If you want to get the best price when you sell your home, there are some simple steps you need to take that will assure top dollar for your home. It will require some effort on your part but the rewards will outweigh the time and effort involved.
Statistics have shown that 80% of homes purchases are bought out of emotion. With that being said, we want to entertain the excitement of the buyer. This can be done with little or no money and just requires some energy on your part.
As a real estate professional, I've always explained to my seller clients the best way to grab the buyer's emotions is to ask yourself, "If I was a buyer and walked in the front door of the home, would it "awe" me"? What could I do to make it more appealing and exciting when I enter the home? We have all heard a couple of sayings that can really pertain to the preparation of selling your home. One of those sayings are, "First impressions count" and the second is does the home have "curb" appeal. "Curb" appeal usually addresses the "outside" of the home but could also apply to the "inside" as well.
First impressions count. Oh, does it ever. Be attentive to the outside of your home. This is the very first thing a potential buyer sees when they arrive at your home. Mow the lawn, keep the shrubs and trees trimmed and sweep the sidewalks. Be sure your outside entryway isn't engulfed with spider webs. If you have a hardwood front door, is it weather beaten? Put a coat of stain or some sort of protection on it. These small tasks will make a great "first impression" and excite the buyer in wanting to see the inside of the home.
If you ask an Interior Designer what's important when you walk in a room and they will tell you that it is a "focal point". When a buyer first enters the home what is the first thing they see? Be sure you don't have a large piece of furniture too close to the entry as it will take away from the rest of the room. If you have a beautiful piece, show it off. Make sure it is positioned in the room so the buyer see the front of the piece instead of the side. If it is far enough away from the entry, then the buyer will not only notice it but the rest of the room as well. This sounds so simple but it is so important in keeping the buyer's emotional state wound up. This really applies to all rooms in the home.
Personally, I always thought that small furniture and accents had to be placed in small rooms. I was so wrong. However, you don't want items too large that they engulf an entire room. You only need 18" of walking space between two pieces of furniture. Rearrange your furniture if needed to make the room feel warm and spacious.
And finally, be sure your kitchen and bathrooms are sparkling and uncluttered. If these areas are clean, buyers will feel comfortable that the rest of the home is clean as well. Almost every buyer will look inside the oven. Ovens are self-cleaning so be sure you use this feature. Clear off countertops and you will be amazed how much more functional the kitchen will appear to the buyer.
Taking these minimal and inexpensive steps in preparing your home for sale will almost guarantee you a higher offer price. on the home when it comes time to sell. - 30462
Statistics have shown that 80% of homes purchases are bought out of emotion. With that being said, we want to entertain the excitement of the buyer. This can be done with little or no money and just requires some energy on your part.
As a real estate professional, I've always explained to my seller clients the best way to grab the buyer's emotions is to ask yourself, "If I was a buyer and walked in the front door of the home, would it "awe" me"? What could I do to make it more appealing and exciting when I enter the home? We have all heard a couple of sayings that can really pertain to the preparation of selling your home. One of those sayings are, "First impressions count" and the second is does the home have "curb" appeal. "Curb" appeal usually addresses the "outside" of the home but could also apply to the "inside" as well.
First impressions count. Oh, does it ever. Be attentive to the outside of your home. This is the very first thing a potential buyer sees when they arrive at your home. Mow the lawn, keep the shrubs and trees trimmed and sweep the sidewalks. Be sure your outside entryway isn't engulfed with spider webs. If you have a hardwood front door, is it weather beaten? Put a coat of stain or some sort of protection on it. These small tasks will make a great "first impression" and excite the buyer in wanting to see the inside of the home.
If you ask an Interior Designer what's important when you walk in a room and they will tell you that it is a "focal point". When a buyer first enters the home what is the first thing they see? Be sure you don't have a large piece of furniture too close to the entry as it will take away from the rest of the room. If you have a beautiful piece, show it off. Make sure it is positioned in the room so the buyer see the front of the piece instead of the side. If it is far enough away from the entry, then the buyer will not only notice it but the rest of the room as well. This sounds so simple but it is so important in keeping the buyer's emotional state wound up. This really applies to all rooms in the home.
Personally, I always thought that small furniture and accents had to be placed in small rooms. I was so wrong. However, you don't want items too large that they engulf an entire room. You only need 18" of walking space between two pieces of furniture. Rearrange your furniture if needed to make the room feel warm and spacious.
And finally, be sure your kitchen and bathrooms are sparkling and uncluttered. If these areas are clean, buyers will feel comfortable that the rest of the home is clean as well. Almost every buyer will look inside the oven. Ovens are self-cleaning so be sure you use this feature. Clear off countertops and you will be amazed how much more functional the kitchen will appear to the buyer.
Taking these minimal and inexpensive steps in preparing your home for sale will almost guarantee you a higher offer price. on the home when it comes time to sell. - 30462
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