Tuesday, November 24, 2015

7 WAYS TO TURN OFF BUYERS

1. OUTDATED KITCHEN
You don't need to have all top-of-the line stainless steel appliances,tile flooring,brand new cabinets, and granite counters. But it can't have a stove from the last century, tile counter tops, a carpeted floor and no dishwasher. If you want your home to sell quickly for a price you like consider some fixes:
  • - paint cabinets white - it is really In
  • - change obsolete appliances with new ones
  • - change hardware
  • - declutter counters

2. OUTDATED BATHROOMS
Here is a few things you can do to make your bath look Appealing to Today's Buyer
  • new faucets
  • new shower curtain
  • new light fixtures
  • mirrors 
They all have big impact for the money spent!!!!

3. DARK ROOMS - follow these steps!
  • paint the walls in neutral colors
  • let light in by removing window treatments
  • wash your windows inside and out
  • remove dark furnishings 
  • replace any lighting fixtures that don't illuminate enough
 4. OFFENSIVE SMELLS - Scents hold power. They create strong emotional responses.
Some fixes:

  • clean the HVAC filters
  • clean the cat box regularly
  • fix leaks under sinks
  • limit smoking to outside
  • take garbage and soiled diapers daily outside
5. DIRT
 Cleaning is the most economical step you can take to prepping your home for sale

6. WALLS THAT NEED WORK
These has to go:
  • wallpaper
  • unusual dark colors
  • wall stencils
  • stripes
  • murals
  • faux finishes 
7. POOR FLOOR PLAN

You can stage rooms to distract from what can be considered problem areas like dormer rooms and windowless or closet-less rooms. Consider return those rooms to their original use.
In other words, stage your bedrooms as bedrooms, not an exercise room or home office. Stage your dining room as an eating and entertaining area, not a homework central.


MAKE IT EASY FOR BUYERS TO LOVE YOUR HOME
YOU WILL GET A BETTER PRICE AND IN LESS TIME

STAGE WELL - SELL WELL