The market for buying and selling houses is very competitive, and you need to take advantage of any details that will get you to the top. The ideal way to sell it is by letting the crowds come to you with interest and a proposal, which is possible accompanied by the help of an experienced realtor. These five tips to make your house more attractive to buyers will help you achieve a higher value and a quicker close.
Curb Appeal
The first thing a person sees when walking up to your home is the exterior. Creating an attractive and neutral exterior will give you better opportunities to sell your house because it already looks like a place people want to live. Give it a fresh coat of paint, remove any elements that make your home too personal on the outside, and always get fresh flowers to make it more peaceful.
Fix Lights
If you have any lights that do not work, replace them as soon as possible, especially outside ones. Light fixtures that look old can damage the image of your home for potential buyers. There are many different options with different price ranges you can choose from to complement the style of your home and make it stand out for all the right reasons.
Kitchen Ready
One of the areas buyers look at first inside your home is the kitchen because it brings people together with an essential element—food! One of the reasons you should renovate your kitchen before moving out is that it will give your home an instant lift, and a new interior you haven’t used will increase the value immediately.
Attack All the Senses
When you go somewhere, and all of your senses engage, it creates a better and more memorable experience; you can use some elements to stage your home for buyers to engage a wider market. Apply textures like unique patterns on the walls, have scented candles or plug-ins scattered around, and use neutral colors to catch the eye subtly. These elements will work together to create a perfect picture in the buyer’s mind.
Be Careful With Pets
Pets are also the homeowners and have every right to be comfortable and have fun. However, to sell your house, you need to ensure that everything inside is clean and that you take care of any elements your pets could damage. You want to make your home more attractive to buyers, so be careful with pets. These elements include hair, saliva, scratches, and odors.
About the Publisher
Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.
Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages.
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ESCO
Thank you! I only want to say that if you want to make your property more attractive to buyers, you should do all needed repairing jobs to present your home as “ready to use”. It’s unlikely that a person will want to pay for the house, which requires a lot of effort and money. The most attractive homes are those with well-functioning heating and cooling systems. Repairing and replacing it may require large expenses, but you will recoup the investments because it will add value to your home.
Regina Timmons
Making a home eco-friendly is another important way to add value. Financially, a green home will save you and any future residents money on energy bills. Plus, having a sustainable home is important to many socially conscious people. Here are some relatively cheap ways to make your home more energy efficient: https://polestarplumbing.com/tips-tricks/earth-friendly-plumbing-fixtures.
Service Today
You gave valuable advice about lighting! Lighting can also be used to highlight the best parts of the house. Accent lighting does this job well. For example, if you have a treasured work of art hanging on one of your walls, you may choose to have a special lamp dedicated to illuminating it so you and anyone else looking at it can truly appreciate its color properly.
DSP
When working on your home’s exterior, also think about adding some kind of water feature. A water feature on your exterior can make your house feel more like a resort. No matter which one you choose: a pool, fountain, or water wall – it will extraordinarily enrich your exterior, creating an inviting and welcoming atmosphere in your outdoor space.