PACKAGE YOUR HOME TO SELL IN THIS MARKET

  1. CLUTTER:

The “stuff” that fills our closets, counters, tables and bookcases is over powering to a buyer. It’s almost impossible for a buyer to see each beautiful bookcase when it is jammed full. Instead of a positive feature for display it becomes a negative attraction in viewing the room. Many homebuyers are looking for a house larger than where they currently live and seeing the enormous amounts of clutter screams to them “this house has no room”!

Imagine looking into a closet jammed full versus looking into the same closet that has open spaces between items. The closet with open spaces will send many messages of plenty of space, room to grow, and large closet space. You have to show buyers what they dream about, a clean, neat, orderly home.

2. FURNITURE PLACEMENT:

Many times homes sit on the market because of incorrect furniture placement. A master bed that’s placed on the wrong wall or furniture that’s pushed up against a wall instead of pulled in closer to a fireplace throws the entire room off balance. Also, too much furniture makes a room look smaller. These problems are easily remedied by rearranging the furniture, which quickly changes a huge negative into a positive without spending a dime.

3. ACCESSORIES:

Adding some new bath towels, groups of chunky candles, and well-placed knick-knacks will have an amazing result. Buyers are continually evaluating what they like and dislike as they move through a house. They don’t mentally distinguish between what will be removed once the home seller moves out. They simply comment on what they see. Well-placed, nice looking accessories send all the right positive messages. Sellers often need to purchase some new accessories, but reminding them that they can use these items in their house makes it easier for them to spend the money. A small amount spent on accessories can reap huge rewards by getting the house sold. Besides all the “normal” preparation ideas like cleaning, replacing carpet, lighting etc, there are some tips that are helpful because of the current market. A new wreath on the front door, adding fresh flowers in the kitchen, painting the garage floor and the basement floors, painting the garage walls and ceiling (when it is already dry walled) , and using off site storage to get the extras out of the house all improve the home’s appeal. Doing some additional preparation gives a seller’s house that extra edge over the competition.

“When it’s a buyers market, preparing homes to sell is vital! Don’t miss one of the most important pieces to your puzzle…home preparation can make the difference and get your home sold!”