Tips on Selling a Home: Making Your Home Stand Out in Today’s Market
With record high foreclosures and sales numbers on the decline, the housing market is saturated with homes that simply cannot sell. Unfortunately, you too, may be trying to sell, pitting you against the thousands of listings in your metro area. Regardless if your home has been on the market nine months or nine days, there are some incredibly simply steps you can take to pushing your home to the front of the pack.
First Impressions Are the Most Important
When trying to sell your home, you want pedestrians walking by to take notice of your home’s façade. A green lawn and well-kept, neatly-trimmed plants really add a sense of “awe” to first-time viewers, and at the very least, it cleans up your “curb appeal.”
Beyond the landscape, check your home’s exterior to make sure there is no peeling paint, loose shingles, or cracks. These are simple items to repair, and fixing these will make a world of difference.
Color and Odor
If you have a bright pink bathroom, most likely, you’ll put off a lot of potential buyers. It’s important for buyers to “emotionally buy-in.” They do this by imagining themselves in the home, and yes, in that bathroom. Play it safe by painting the bathroom in a neutral tone. Painting the rest of the house in lighter tones adds a sense of open space to the various rooms. However, if you’re looking to set your home from the rest, consider painting one wall in the kitchen or dining room a deep green or red—guaranteed this will grab potential buyers’ attention.
If you have at least one pet, most likely, your house has cat or dog odors. Even if your pet is housebroken, your house still has those odors. One way to help eliminate pet odors is to have your carpets deep cleaned by professional carpet cleaners; afterwards, use baking soda powder on the carpet prior to vacuuming, since baking soda further absorbs odors. Other ways you can eliminate odor include keeping smelly shoes in the garage, taking out the trash before showings, and using vinegar to scrub floors and countertops.
Clutter and the Rest
Never show a house that is not clean. Clear off countertops, put away pictures, and straighten out the contents in your closets. Think about getting rid of items you don’t want to take with you in the move by holding a yard sale or posting them on Craigslist. It’s wise to only make small purchases to “spruce things up” a bit rather than buying all new kitchen appliances. Purchase a new shower curtain and some new dish towels. At the most, buy one new luxury appliance for the kitchen. A potential buyer’s eyes will gravitate to that one luxury stainless-steel appliance and think highly of the entire kitchen.
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