First Impressions Count: 4 Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Attract Prospective Buyers
If you’re in the process of getting your home ready to be put on the market—or you’ve recently listed your home for sale—you know just how crucial a positive first impression can be when it comes to attracting prospective buyers. While first impressions are everything in this day and age, creating a positive one doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
Here are four easy and inexpensive ways to create an inviting home environment for potential buyers.
1. Trim it right. It’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do for your home’s interior. While $100 won’t allow you to repaint every room in your home, it will get you enough to freshen up the trim, and any spots on the walls that need a touch up. Be sure to stick with clean, warm colors.
2. Focus on the front. The first thing a prospective buyer sees when they arrive for a showing is the front of your home. For $100 or less, you can repaint the door, plant a fresh flowerbed, and make sure your lawn is neat and tidy. Don’t forget to shine up details like your house number and mailbox, and repaint or replace anything that looks tired or old.
3. Squeaky clean. Your home should be clean and clutter free for a showing. While you can tackle the process yourself, hiring a cleaning service is a great way to get things gleaming before a showing.
4. Appeal to the senses. You don’t want to turn off potential buyers with a musty smell or dim lighting. Take the time to air out your home before a showing and, if necessary, light a lightly scented candle—or bake a batch of cookies. Make sure rooms—especially the first room a buyer will enter—are well lit and bright by opening curtains and blinds. Bring in an extra floor lamp if necessary.
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