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Home Seller Tips: How to Make Your Property Look Its Best Before Showings

by John Spanos 11/13/2019

 

When you're ready to put your home on the market, make sure it looks its very best in order to outshine the competition.

Related: Top Tips for First-Time Home Sellers

While there are many things you can do to enhance your property, here are four of the most important aspects to highlight when attempting to attract buyers:

Appeal

Appeal reigns supreme when it comes to attracting prospective buyers. They're looking for an attractive residence that'll present a welcoming façade and inspire pride in ownership. Inspect the interior and exterior of your home from a buyer's perspective. Every room and space inside, as well as the lawn, walkways and outbuildings, should be aesthetically appealing with coordinated colors and designs. Mismatches in structure or decor are usually a turnoff to those seriously interested in purchasing a home.

Cleanliness

Everything should be orderly. Get rid of trash, debris and weeds that can make the property appear uncared for. Unused items that are stored in closets, cupboards, the attic or the garage should be removed to make those areas appear more spacious and useful. All surface areas, including counters, floors, walls and ceilings should be free of dust or stains. Bathrooms should appear especially tidy and free of moldy tiles or rusty fixtures.

Freshness

Even a mansion can appear old and uninviting. Freshen the paint indoors, replace missing tiles and hardware and upgrade bathroom fixtures. Hardwood floors can be polished, or new carpet may be installed. Windows should be clean without spots or stains. Everything about the property should look well cared for and updated. Up the ante even further by cutting the grass and weeding any flower beds on the property.

Functionality

Make sure everything about the property is in good working order. Check electric switches and replace burned out bulbs. Check to see that cabinet drawers close completely and evenly. Inspect appliances and equipment for any problems or flaws that should be fixed before the property goes on the market. Creaking doors can be lubricated. Broken window latches should be repaired or replaced. Ensure the toilet flushes completely and that no faucets are leaking. Additionally, do a walk-through of the property and visualize how prospective buyers might see the space.

Your property should look its best as soon as you put up the for-sale sign. You may not get feedback about what causes a prospective buyer to not place an offer; however, the better the property looks and functions, the faster it's likely to sell!

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John Spanos

    In today's market, whether you are selling or purchasing a new home. Preparation is not just the 'standard' for making correct decisions. The Preventative Formative Information, becomes absolutely 'Priceless'.

     There are so many factors relating to Value, Costs, and Expense's. It becomes imperative, prospective buyers and sellers understand as many of the factors as possible. These factors relate to the market, inspection conditions, and overall operating factors.

       As a broker who has conducted transactions locally to globally. From regionally to nationally. Facilitating all transaction with correct research and experience. Can make the difference between making your decision the correct decision.    

       As an experienced agent, my work becomes a collaboration of the clients requirements, with thorough research. So each client makes the decision that become best for the buyers and sellers I represent.

        So please take a look through my video blog on understanding the Westchester Real Estate experience and give me a call at your earliest convenience.

        All the best.