Top 5 to Impress Home Buyers
Rememberwhen you found your current home? Youwalked in and
got the feeling it was a great fit for you and your family. Now that
you’re selling your house, you need to make that same impression
on the next potential buyer. Here’s how to do it.
1) Clean and de-clutter
Make sure your kitchen, bathrooms, and floors sparkle. Use oldfashioned
elbow grease or call in professional cleaners to get the
job done. Can you walk into your walk-in closet? Does your car
barely fit into your garage? Start packing early and put your
seasonal and personal things into storage. Make your rooms and
cupboards look spacious.
2) Repair the little things
Put on your home inspector‘s hat and walk through your house.
Make a list of the items that need attention and arrange for repairs.
Focus on your entry-way,drywall,paint, sticky/squeaky doors, leaky
faucets, flooring and countertops.
3) Help buyers see themselves in your house
Remove your family photos and personal mementos. If you’re a
collector, pack up your collection. Buyers have difficulty picturing
themselves in your house when your personal items are on display.
4) Let the light in
Bright homes often have a higher resale value. Get your windows
cleaned, inside and out. (Consider hiring a professional.) Pull back
blinds and draperies to let natural light in. If you still have some dark
spots, add floor or table lamps to the area.
5) Groom your yard
You wouldn’t go to a job interview without being well groomed, so
make sure your yard is groomed for viewings. Trim your hedges
and shrubs. Cut the grass. Pull weeds and cut back any greenery
that covers walkways.
Need more tips on preparing your house for sale? Call today.