In times like now where the economy is still trying to work its way back up there are certain things one must think about when preparing to sell their home. As the market is more competitive with pricing to try to sell it seems to be at most importance now to set your home apart from others with presentation. As said by the Trulia website, “agents often tell their clients that it’s a price war and a beauty contest” in this market. This statement tells us that it is not only now about pricing wisely but also about making a big impression with a first showing. This trend can be seen in Breckenridge Real Estate and below will list some tips on how to keep up with this changing marketing and be successful in a cost effective way.
The first, and one of the most important that seems to be discussed, is the external appearance of ones home. The first choice or suggestion would be to add a fresh coat of paint to the exterior of the house and repair any siding that needs to be done. This will help to bring a fresh and modern look to the home, but be careful when picking a color for the exterior so that it still can be relatable to the most potential buyers. As we all know things can become expensive, especially in a Ski Resort town, and to keep up with Breckenridge Real Estate in a cost efficient way you can still achieve this look by washing the exterior of the home with a ladder and extension brush. You will still receive a clean and fresh look for the buyer to first see when they enter your property and impress them at first sight!
Another important image when a broker and their clients come to view your home is when they pull in and see the landscaping as well that goes along with the house. If a yard is in complete disarray and cluttered then the buyer’s initial reaction will be tainted for the rest of the showing. Trulia’s site suggests that a home owner, “invest in new sod, bark, rock, shrubbery, and trees can turn a tired looking front yard into an inviting space overnight.” This can be done either rather inexpensively by doing the labor yourself over a weekend or hiring a landscaping crew to come in and work on the transformation. This seems to be a crucial part of Breckenridge Real Estate as most homes here have sculpted yards that cleanly portray a wild mountain look.
Now that the exterior of the home is all set lets move into the interior and how improvements can help in here. One of the biggest things that seem to come together is the cohesiveness of the home from room to room. The key concepts with this are the flooring and the paint. The flooring should be consistent through out the house, but the most important part with this is its appearance. This can be achieved by either spending the money to redo flooring that needs help, or if that is not possible try to deep clean with either a steam cleaner for carpet or waxing for hardwood. Next make sure all of the paint and wall décor comes together and appears clean. Color seems to be a trend in Breckenridge Real Estate lately but it is important to try to keep it neutral as well to appeal to the largest market.
Once this is achieved the last and one of the most important things to do to sell your home is to de-clutter and deep clean your home. If a home has a lot of personal belongings all over the place it will take away from the space of the home and make it look smaller than it is which can be a turn off to a buyer. Try to organize your belongings and find a place to store some while the house is being shown to show the homes true potential to the buyer. Finally give the house an all over deep clean to get rid of any dust or dirt that may have accumulated in hidden areas and make your home shine!
It may seem as though there is a lot of work to be done when selling a home, which in truth there is, but with tips such as these it can be made a little more cost effective and easy to outline. To help make it easier as well if you are thinking about buying or selling a home in the Breckenridge Real Estate area or Summit County and would like some guidance feel free to contact our knowledgeable and helpful real estate professionals at Ten Peaks Sotheby’s International Realty.
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