Time To Sell: 3 Simple Ways To Make Your Home Stand Out In A Crowd
Posted on: 11 January 2016
You're going to be selling your home. That can be tough to do in a buyer's market. This is particularly true if the housing market is saturated in your community. If you want to sell your house fast – and get a good price – it's going to have to stand out in the crowd. Luckily, you don't have to spend a lot of money to get your house ready for market. Here are three simple steps you can take to make a lasting impression.
Start With the Door
As soon as prospective buyers pull up to your home, they're going to be assessing its value. While they're waiting for the realtor to open the door, they're going to be looking around. They'll even be looking at your front door. Be sure your door makes a good first impression. If your current door looks weather-beaten, give it a fresh coat of paint. If the damage goes deeper than paint level, you might want to consider replacing it. It's also a good idea to make sure the doorbell works.
Take a Whiff
Before the realtor shows up with the first set of prospective buyers, take a minute to smell your home. Go outside for a minute. Take a deep breath through your nose. If the air smells moldy or musty, or if you smell a cat box, you should take a few minutes to clear the air.
Choose one scent to use throughout the house. Multiple scents can leave the air smelling too strong. Another simple way to leave your home smelling fresh is to fill a pan with water and a few lemon slices. Bring the water to a full boil and then turn the heat off. The smell of fresh lemons will cut through any odor problem you may have.
Look At the Floor
Prospective buyers aren't going to just look at the walls and ceilings. They're going to be looking at the floor too. Take a look at the accent rugs in your home. Even if you've steam cleaned your carpets, your accent rugs may be leaving the wrong impression. This is especially true if they're worn out or stained. If your accent rugs have seen better days, trade them in for some new ones before you start showing your home.
You want to sell your home. The tips provided here will help you get ready to put it on the market. For other helpful ways to impress prospective buyers, be sure to speak to your realtor or companies that offer real estate selling services.
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