Attracting that buyer- The DONTS
Currently in this market there is a lot of inventory out there! And buyers are becoming more and more picky when it comes to choosing their dream home. When putting your home on the market you have to put your best out there, if you want to sell fast and at a reasonable price.
Here are some things to avoid if you want to prevent that buyer from walking out that front door!
1. Make sure your home is as clean as possible. Pay close attention to kitchen and bathrooms, declutter counter tops, polish the kitchen sink, polish the stainless steel appliances. Clean all the grout, and make your floors gleam! Before every showing try to do a quick clean up to keep it top notch.
2.Nothings worse then walking into the home and the first thing you smell is cigarette smoke! If you smoke try your best to take it outside while your home is up for sale. Any type of odors like cooking smells or pets can really turn off a buyer. Try using fabric freshener and rooms scents like diffusers to freshen up the home!
3.If you like bold colours, you may want to pick up a roller and paint your home some neutral colours. Buyers sometimes get steered the wrong way when they see loud colours on the walls, it can really distort the potential they see in a home.
4.Swimming pools are fun in the summer and a great activity for the kids but believe it or not a pool can be a major turn off for buyers. The up keep and costs that come along with it can be very expensive. In some cases having a pool can lower the value to your home! if you are planning to sell it may be a wise thing to consider filling the pool and putting some nice landscaping or patio. Outdoor living spaces are becoming more and more popular these days where they even have outdoor fire places.
5. First impression always counts, make sure the exterior of your home is top notch! make sure the grass is always manicured. Plant some pretty colorful flowers or place a nice potted plant at the front door for a welcoming entrance. Rusty mail boxes wont cut it either, replace it if its starting to look on the old side. If the numbers on your house are tarnished, change them up. When buyers walk to the front door this may determine whether they walk in or just turn away!
