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Why Curb Appeal, Home Staging, and Decluttering Matter

by John Spanos 03/22/2020

Putting your home on the market is a life-changing decision and, for some people, it may involve conflicting feelings.

Ideally, all members of your family should be on board with the decision to sell. If you, your spouse, or your kids are ambivalent or even against the idea of moving, it could send a negative message to prospective buyers, estate agents, and others. Helping your family stay positive and motivated can ensure that everyone is pulling in the same direction.

A common stumbling block for many sellers is the inclination to attach too much sentimental value to their home. While you may associate your home with fond family memories, years of hard work, and thousands of dollars in home improvements, your actual selling price should be a reflection of market conditions and the price comparable houses in your neighborhood recently sold for.

Based on a comparative analysis, your real estate agent can help you come up with a realistic asking price that will reflect both its market value and major improvements you've made in recent years. Although remodeling your kitchen or bathrooms will not provide you with a dollar-for-dollar return on investment (ROI) when it comes time to sell, prospective buyers will be much more attracted to a home that's been updated and well maintained.

When selling your home, perhaps the most important principle to keep in mind is that "You don't get a second chance to make a great first impression." By minimizing the negatives and making the most of your home's attributes, you'll be increasing the probability of selling your house within the shortest period of time

Keeping your home meticulously clean for every showing can often be a challenge, but it's a goal worth striving for. Other ways to make a favorable impression on potential buyers is to focus on maximizing your home's curb appeal and minimizing clutter -- both inside and out. While it may seem like a tall order to declutter your home, keep your lawn looking manicured, and apply fresh coats of paint where needed, you'd be surprised at how much you can accomplish by setting your mind to it. One simple but effective strategy for getting things done is to create checklists of priorities, projects, and important tasks that need to be completed. When you commit goals to writing and review your priority list every day, you'll tend to be much more organized, action oriented, and focused.

Although a lot of people take a sense of humble pride in saying that their home is "a work in progress," once it's on the market, you need to have as many of those rough edges smoothed out, as possible! Putting your best foot forward for every showing could make the difference between a fast sale and a house which lingers on the market for months!

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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.