In this market, selling a house can be more challenging than ever. Most homebuyers tell us that they fell in love with their new home within the first 8 minutes of entering!! It is a proven fact that a clutter free home will sell much faster than one that is not.
Here are some suggestions that will make any house look more appealing for sale.
CLEAN EVERYTHING.
It is important to give the buyers the ability to see themselves in the home. If you remove about half of the furniture and rearrange the other half, it will give the appearance of more available square footage, and make it easier for people to picture their furniture in the rooms. Remove personal items and photos from view.
The floors and surfaces should be clean and free of clutter.
USE ACCENT LIGHTING.
This can help make the home more attractive and accentuate the positives by highlighting the homes attributes and diminish the negatives of any setting.
• A light along fabulous furnishings, an architectural element, or detail will show that element off.
• A light behind an object will frame the object in darkness and bathe what is behind it in a wash of light.
• Use highlight and contrast to make a room feel longer, higher, or warmer.
• Set the mood with accent lighting and candles to provide warmth and drama that will set your property apart from all others.
• Accent lighting is the easiest and most effective enhancement.
NEUTRAL PAINT.
This is perhaps the most common enhancement that is done to a property. Sometimes, a fresh coat of paint is only required in a few areas to refresh a house. The front door is a good place for new paint, as it is the first part of the house to be touched by a potential buyer.
REFRESH HARDWARE.
This is a fairly inexpensive way to refresh the interior doors and cabinetry. New knobs can update a room easily and can make a huge impact on appearance.
Update kitchen and bath faucets if necessary.
EXTERIOR ACCENTS.
Follow the same advice as the interior and apply it to the exterior. A new welcome mat is always refreshing. Check that the front door handle and locks are in good condition.
Make sure that everything is clean and edit the furnishings and decor. New cushions for outdoor furniture can immediately make the patio and yard area look more comfortable and homey. Exterior light fixtures might need replacing if worn from the elements. Consider a few nice plants in lovely pots and a wind chime to heighten the outside living experience.
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