If you are selling a home for the first time or the 20th time, you may be unaware that you are missing out on opportunities to get the most out of your home sale. Here are a few simple tips, tricks, advice, and best practices that can help you take advantage of every opportunity to sell quicker and profit from your sale.
Make a Great First Impression
When showing your property, there are many things you can do to improve upon the first impression potential buyers get. You want to make the home attractive, appealing and memorable. You want to allow people to imagine their own lives and furniture fitting inside the home, as opposed to giving them preconceived notions about what the previous family was like. You can accomplish this in several ways:
- Decorate the entryway with a wreath on the door, potted plants, a well kept yard and an open and airy foyer. You may want to place a welcome message, snacks or refreshments near the front of the home so buyers feel welcome and happy as soon as they enter.
- Open blinds and curtains to allow natural light in. You want the home to be brightly lit, so make sure to have lights on in each room with light or sheer shades. Add some fresh flowers to brighten each room. You may even want to remove the screens if they are dark or in bad shape.
- Remove knick-knacks, furniture, family photos, items in closets, electrical cords and pets. Make sure each room is open with space to move around. Keep just enough furniture that the home doesn’t look empty, but that the rooms can look larger.
- Clean, clean, clean! Kitchens and bathrooms can make or break a decision to buy. Clear countertops, wax floors and make sure everything smells fresh and clean.
Target the Right Buyers
If you target buyers with too high or low of a budget for your home, you’re wasting your efforts. Remember who exactly would fit best in the home. If it’s a family home, make it look lived in and highlight things like a large backyard, bathtubs or renovated basements for playrooms. If you’re targeting young couples, remind them that there is nearby night-life and maybe an extra bedroom for kids.
Hire Help
Real estate agents have the resources, connections and know-how to help you sell faster and smarter. You can spend less time doing research and fumbling through the process if you have an expert to help you.
All things Real Estate by Lori Webster
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