If you are planning to sell your home, one of the most important things you will have to think about is how to maximize its appeal and make it attractive to buyers. Remember that first impressions can either make or break a deal. Buyers usually form their first impression of your home within sixty seconds of viewing it; so here are a few simple yet significant things you can do to create a positive first impression.
Usually, when people put up pictures of their home for sale on the Internet, they use a shot of the exterior. Also, when people come to look at your home, they often decide whether or not they like it based solely on how it looks on the outside, many times even before they step out of their car. That’s why it’s especially important to beautify the exterior of your home. Keep the grass and other landscaping short, clean and well-maintained. Remove any clutter that may be lying around in your yard. Weed out all your flower beds and apply fresh mulch.
Clean all your windows inside and out, and make sure all the gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and functioning well. Consider giving your home, wooden fences and doors a fresh coat of paint.
Obviously, your potential buyers are eventually going to have to go inside your home to look at it. Make sure the interior of your house is clean and spotless. Declutter every room and remove any bulky pieces of furniture that take up too much space. Buyers love to poke around in closets and cabinets, so make sure to clean and organize all your shelves, closets and cabinets. Make sure all drawers and doors open smoothly and don’t stick. Don’t forget to clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans, and replace any worn out light bulbs.
A lot of these steps sound like mere common sense, but you’d be surprised how many sellers take those simple steps for granted. These are all simple and easy things you can do, but they go a long way towards making your home look that much more appealing.
If you are planning to sell your home, let The Incorvaia Team make the process as easy as possible for you. Call us at 440-879-7130 today!
