Tips for Sellers

Clean The Clutter

Presenting your home in the best possible way is extremely important. Normally, this would mean maximize your space in each and every room while, at the same time, showing how livable it truly can be. It can be doing something as simple as moving around some furniture or even rearranging a few personal items. If your house is already fully furnished, then having someone help you reorganize or restructure rooms, closets, and pantries can be very helpful. If your house is empty then having someone stage your home can go a very long way in achieving top dollar for your property.

Curb Appeal

“You only have one chance to make a first impression.” That saying is especially true when it comes to curb appeal. The very first thing a potential buyer will see is the front of your house. This usually sets the expectations for what they are expecting to see on the inside. Having a beautifully landscaped front yard, lavish features such as a fountain or specialty lighting, stone work on a pathway, elegant gates or garage doors, all set the stage for an impressive curb appeal. Without having an inviting front house, buyers can be turned off before even entering your home and potentially leave. The idea is to get potential buyers excited to see the inside of your property.

Little Touches

Buyers usually look at dozens of homes before making a decision on which one to purchase. As a seller, the goal would be to add “little touches” of high-end features to your property that potential buyers would remember. Items such as a built-in cappuccino maker, rain shower head, slow-close drawers in the kitchen, luxury hardware and fixtures, surround sound, all help to really showcase and make buyers remember your house. The idea is to allow your property to slightly stand out from the rest. This would definitely help to sell your home much quicker than your neighbors.

Price Your Property Correctly

Pricing your property right is extremely important. Pricing is too high can turn buyers away and pricing it too low can drastically affect your bottom line. Regardless of what you think your home may be worth, it is always a good idea to consult with a professional about the most appropriate dollar amount to list your house. It is a tough line to figure out what is fair and what you think you deserve for your property. The best way to do this is for sellers to try to put themselves in the buyers’ shoes and take a look for themselves what is currently on the market compared to their own home.