Monday, 26 December 2011

5 Paths to Make a Home Show Well to Consumers

By Barbara G. C. Hardy


It is fantastic when you think of the big number of Suntree FL real estate lists on the present market. Although the real estate market has had a bumpy ride over the past few years, the market is springing back. But the trick is still and always will be to make your house more "sell-able." Real estate agents show lots of homes and will tell you that some houses are going to see faster than others. Because the market is fairly competitive today, it's so significant for householders to do everything possible to make their homes appealing to purchasers.

Even though a home is priced competitively, it may still require some tweaks to make it stand out on a buyer's short list, especially if that buyer is considering three or four houses in the same neighborhood. Here are the top 5 ways to help a home to show well to buyers:

1) Curb Appeal. It is often said that you have just one chance to make a first impression. Nothing may be more true when a person wants to sell a home. Curb appeal is the beginning of that first impression. Before consumers ever step foot within a home, the front of the house can speak for the rest. In addition, purchasers drive through districts having a look at the outsides of homes. The curb appeal can be the deciding factor in relation to whether buyers want to see more. It is relatively straightforward to make a home look attractive with a little landscaping, perhaps a freshly painted door, and touch ups can make a whole world of difference.

2) No Litter. Think about when you walk into a home that has debris everywhere and how much the muddle diminishes the aesthetic feel of a home. Debris might be the normal stuff that we all accumulate to disheveled closet and drawers to a surplus of knickknacks and gewgaws used to decorate. No matter what it is, houses need to feel open and neat as that translates to a home in good condition. Everything in a home that's for sale needs to have its place.

3) A Clean House. More frequently than not, real estate agents will show home which has never seen a brush or a mop . Perception is fact. A tidy house is a place which has been cared for buy its owners. It also entices a purchaser to would like to see more of the hosue. Keep the floors clean, the kitchen clean, the beds made, furniture dusted and clothes off the floor. It needs a bit of additional work every day (more if you let it pile up) however it pays off handsomely. A great trick is to wipe my kitchen counters down with a fresh, clean smelling cleaner like Clorox Clean Up just before a showing. Just like that glorious hint of a clean home when a housekeeper has done the work, possible customers enter a home, the 1st thought is about how clean it smells. That's miles better than the old standby of baking bread or brownies.

4) Space. Space goes in conjunction with muddle. Consumers want to see houses that have space and feel open. This is simply handled by removing extra pieces of furniture in a room to seem to have more space. Lose the bench in front of the hearth or the leather ottoman in your cozy den or put the stepping stools that are in the kitchen in a closet so that nobody trips over them. Simple small tricks like that open a home up to make it feel larger than it is which makes it more attractive to consumers.

5) Update a little. The reality is dated homes do not show as well as newer updated houses. The best thing is that updating is relatively easy and pain-free. By adding some new throw pillows, newer light fixtures, new rugs, and neutral wall colour, an older home suddenly looks a little fresher.

These are some easy and quick things that you, as a seller, can do to help your home show much better than the other homes in your area. Take a little time and think about the details of each room to make them show better. It'll pay down in the longer term. Good luck!




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