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Sellers
Tip #1
Stage your home. Staging provides great aesthetic pleasure when trying to appeal to buyers. Properly placed furniture that best fit the space can make the home feel bigger, lengthier or even intimate. I highly recommend utilizing the practice of Feng Shui. Feng Shui is the ancient art of making your home feel calm and happy by arranging your home in a manner that doesn’t interrupt the flow of energy. For example, you walk into a home and the first thing you see are the backs of furniture or a cluttered entryway…that doesn’t exactly make one feel very welcome. You want the potential buyer to experience nothing but positive vibes and energy while imagining their family, décor and furniture in the home. Keep your spaces neutral and get a head start on your move by removing any personal items such as photos, trophies, religious items, etc. Now is the time to finally repair or replace all of the minor items in your home such as a blown lightbulb, broken light switch plate, etc. Your ultimate goal with staging is to make your home feel as welcoming, well-maintained and move-in ready as possible.
Tip #2
Curb appeal is also a must. Sometimes buyers won’t even get out of the car if the outside of the home isn’t appealing. A freshly painted home exterior and healthy-looking lawn may make a great first impression. Try planting some inexpensive flowers to give your landscape some color. Ensure that your front door is clean and in great condition. Replace missing or deteriorated shingles or house numbers. Act as if you’re a buyer and slowly drive past your house and check it out. You may notice some things that need attention that you hadn’t noticed before. First impressions really do last forever.
Tip #3
Kitchens and bathrooms sell homes! I can’t emphasize this one enough. Ensure that both are as up-to-date as possible. Fully remodeling the kitchen and/or bathroom may not be in the budget but not to worry… you can inexpensively change the fixtures, clear out any clutter, paint the cabinets and get them both professionally cleaned to make a good impression. Tip #4
Price your home competitively. Be honest with your agent about your desired list price. Consider the pricing parameters on the MLS. For example, you may desire to list your home at $254K, but listing it at $250K may get your home viewed more times by people looking within that price range. An agent with strong negotiation skills should be able to get you that desired list price especially in lieu of a multi-offer situation. Know that your home is worth what buyers are willing to pay for it so be open to negotiations. Buyers are very savvy these days and typically have already researched factors that are beyond your control but should still be considered when pricing your home. These include recent sales, school district ranking, proximity to public transportation and highways, overall neighborhood appeal and more. It could be a good idea to leave certain items with the home that would otherwise prove to be challenging to move such as a pool table or wall-mounted tv as extras included in the sale. Keep an open mind and be transparent with your real estate agent to ensure that your process goes smoothly and you get the most money possible for your home.