5 Quick Tips to Improve the Desirability of your HOME
Published: 03/09/2010 by unknown
If you want potential buyers to fall in love with your home, invite them in to see what it has to offer. An open house allows for anyone to simply drop in, with or without an appointment, to tour the home. In some cases, a successful open house may result in an offer or possibly multiple offers that same day. You can advertise an open house with signs in your yard, posting a notice on local bulletin boards and by utilizing free or paid ads online and/or in your local newspaper.
In most cases, your REALTOR® will schedule the open house and will help answer questions from potential buyers. If you are still living in the home, the date and time should be convenient for you, but also a day that would be convenient for others. For most, the weekend is a good time and most open houses are an all-day event.
Here are a few Tips that will help you Improve the Desirability of your Home, when you decide to do an Open House.
1. TOUCH IT UP: A finished, flawless paint job can enormously increase the value and attractiveness of your home! Spend some time checking the exterior and interior surfaces—as well as fences, banisters, etc.—and touch up any chipped or peeling paint.
2. BAKE, BAKE, BAKE: Research has shown that potential buyers are greatly influenced not only by the appearance of a house, but by its scent as well! Baking cookies or pastry before an open house or showing will fill your home with a warm, welcoming and comforting aroma that is irresistible to buyers!
3. TOUCH OF COLOR: In addition to providing a delightful and aromatic scent, fresh flowers brighten up your home and appeal to the buyer’s sense of aesthetics. Add a few arrangements in different rooms to add some color and cheer!
4. MIRROR IMAGE: Mirrors have long been used to give the impression of extra spaciousness in a home. Adding a few mirrors to different areas of the house—including hallways and bonus rooms—will make the house appear roomy and bright.
5. LANDSCAPE LUXURY: Paying special attention to your landscaping is absolutely crucial during the selling process. Keep your lawn freshly mowed, flower beds free of weeds, and add some additional outdoor lighting to brighten up the pathways.
