Improve Your Homes Sell-Ability

In today’s real estate market that is flooded with homes for sale, it is crucial that your home stand out. Here are some improvements that can be made that will get the attention of home buyers and increase your chances of selling your home.

First, maintain neutrality to make it easier for prospective buyers to picture their furnishings in the room. While a customized room may be perfect for you, a buyer will be distracted and may view the space as more work that would need to be done if they were to purchase the home. Also use the less is more approach to stage your home for showings. Although you may not have moved out yet, removing some of your furniture can make the rooms feel more spacious and allow more room for walkways. In addition, be mindful of strong smells and odors that can turn off potential home buyers. Our senses are linked to our emotions and memories. If your home has a bad odor it may stick out in the buyers mind in a negative way. In the days leading up to showings be aware of foods you may cook, pet smells, or cigarette smoke and take out the trash.

Paying attention to details can really end up paying off in the end. Simple fixes such as changing the hardware on cabinets is inexpensive, but can make a big difference. It is vital to make sure your home is squeaky clean for showings. Dust light fixtures and blinds, clean the refrigerator and bathrooms until they sparkle. Make sure shower curtains and bath towels are clean. Because storage space is important to home buyers, organize closets since they will be looking there.

Curb appeal is the first impression your home gives. You want it to look welcoming and presentable. Keep the yard trim and green. Adding a few plants or flowers can make a big difference, but make sure it is easily maintained. Also, try to keep your personal items out of view. These things may make your house a home, but to the buyer it makes it too personal. Remove mail, newspapers, laundry, and excessive family photos from view to keep potential buyers from feeling like a guest.

Lastly, take care of repairs and incomplete renovations. Instead of seeing the potential you home may have, the buyers will only focus on the cost of completing or repairing what you have not got around to doing. Save yourself the trouble and get repairs done before listing the home. These are all simple tips to help make your home stand out in a saturated market and increase your chances of selling it.


To find out more about selling your home, contact Nick Alameddin at 760-802-4166.
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