No matter how often you tell clients these simply fixes to do before putting their home on the market, time and time again I go to open houses and walk in thinking "What is that smell" or "Wow could they clean up a little"
Buyers don't care if it's a Rental, Foreclosure or Short Sale. Buyers want to see a well maintained home. There is too much inventory to leave room for negotiations. A little elbow grease means more $$ to all involved.
1. Remove odors caused by pets, smoking, baby diapers, etc....
2. Depersonalize, remember the goal it to sell! Let the buyer imagine their family in the home, not focus on your families stuff.
2. Neutralize paint colors, make them representative of the neighborhood (example: bold colors for historical homes, neutral tones for conservative buyers) Leave the color splashes to accessories
3. Spruce up bathrooms and kitchens with new cabinet hardware, remove all counter clutter. (remember, these rooms sell homes)
4. Show ample space in closets and rooms. If you have custom closets show them off. Remove all clutter even color coordinate, impress your buyer.
5. Don't forget about Curb appeal. In order to get buyers inside they have to like the outside. Remove dust and dirt from around front door, add new plants up walkway or maybe planted urns besides the front door.
People Buy with Emotion: Make That Connection!
Selling is an overwhelming process, The Shaping Spaces Group can make this an easy transition by alleviating the home preparation process. Consultations and Turn Key services available.
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