Written by admin
Monday, May 31st, 2010
At one stage or another there will come a time when you are going to want to sell your house. Although you might think that your house would be a quick sure sell, the actual process of selling can take place over a longer period of time than expected.
So to make sure that this doesn’t happen, you have to make sure that your house has the right “feel” to it. The “feel” factor can have a major influence on your property buyer. You want them to feel like it’s already their home. So get to get your house ready, there are a few things you should things to keep in mind when selling:
First impressions
First impressions are absolutely vital, so make sure your house is clean. Eliminate all clutter that might obstruct people as they stroll through your home. Clutter also makes a place feel smaller than what it really is, so it really is essential for you to de-clutter your home, which would also include removal of any unnecessary furniture.
After giving your home a good spring clean, make sure your home also smells nice. Odours can make or break a deal and unfortunately because buyers use all five their senses when browsing for a new place.If there is anything broken, like a tile for instance, than fix it. Small things like that can have a bigger influence than is necessary in order for you to sell your house.
Bedrooms
It was estimated that almost 60% of all buyers moved home because of the bedrooms. Bedrooms add more value to your home than a study or any other extra rooms you might have, especially the master bedroom. Your buyers are adults, so obviously it’s
where their main focus will be, so go out of your way to impress them with the beauty of your master bedroom. Children’s rooms doesn’t bother buyers as much, but make sure that it’s tidy and clutter free.
Pets
If you do have pets, make sure they are out of the way when people view your home. Not everybody likes animals and it could also prevent any unforeseen situations. So for the safety of the pets and the chance of the potential buyers disliking animals, rather let the children take your dogs out for a walk for the short period of time, or try and make other kind of arrangements with the pets so that they won’t be upset and your buyers made uncomfortable.
The garden
Most modern houses have quite a small garden, so it’s easier to uphold. This could be a good selling point, because not everybody has green fingers. If you however, have a bigger garden and you don’t have to the time to work in it, investing in a gardening service would be a good idea. This way you can be sure that the grass is greener on your side.
History
If you’ve got an old house, try and find out as much as possible about the house’s history. People love to know the history, and hopefully it would have some historical significance.
The good, the bad and the in-between
Almost all property has a good and a bad side. So try and not show the bad observation of your home, but rather focus your attention on the positive. Most people would probably not notice the bad unless you point it out directly to them, so for that simple reason, point out the greatness of your home. If you present your home as a water glass half empty, they would see your home in the same way. If they ask you questions about the house, then answer honestly and direct.
Although these may all seem like simple things to do, it can and most definitely will have a major influence in the buyer’s mind. Remember buyers would only pay what they believe your house to be worth, so in order for you to get the best price, it would be in your best interest to present your house the best possible way!
