Work From the Outside in
An inviting outside is the first step to getting a potential buyer to come inside. By boosting the curb appeal of your abode, you're more likely to make a positive first impression on those considering your home. Check out these easy to do tips to make your home as buyer friendly as can be!
Create a Friendly Face
Make sure your home looks as well maintained as possible. The difference a fresh coat of paint, new shutters, or cleaning the windows can make cannot be overestimated. Mowing the grass, retrieving the newspaper from the driveway or porch, and replacing burnt out bulbs can take your home from "meh" to marvelous.
Focus on the Front
Your front porch and door are the face of your entire home! Make a lasting impression on potential buyers by painting the front door a fun, upbeat color to capture their attention. The devil is in the details, so consider updating hardware, power washing your porch, or planting new flowers as well to add charm and character.
Show Off Entertaining Potential
Potential buyers are going through your home trying to imagine living their lives there. Make this process easier on them by making every aspect of your home as inviting as possible. No matter if you have a cozy patio or a balcony retreat, make sure the back of your property looks just as pristine as the front. Add lighting, plants and small touches such as patio sets to help buyers visualize living in the space.
The Interior: How to Make the Most of Your Space
So now that you've taken care of the outside, it's time to start thinking about the inside. Before you jump into your Pinterest decoration boards, its important to consider the state of your home. Take time to repair any damage that has occurred during your residency. Consider painting, fixing holes, and other simple repairs as an investment you'll get back when your house sells.
Mind You To-Do List
Most potential buyers expect to change details inside the home to truly personalize it. However, they do not expect to find unfinished projects waiting for them! Home buyers looking at resale properties are not looking to tackle a half-started basement , or update a semi-remodeled kitchen. If you have half started projects, make your home more appealing by seeing them through.
Conquer the Clutter
As buyers move through your home, they are creating a mental picture of what it would be like to live there. Make this an easier process by removing the clutter in your home. Try removing personal effects, such as posters and pictures, to create a clean slate. Consider cleaning out closets and moving unnecessary items to a storage unit temporarily in order to showcase the natural space and layout of your home.
Keep it Clean
Living in the same space day after day, year after year, it's easy to become oblivious to small stains and imperfections—your potential home buyer will not overlook them however. After decluttering, use the opportunity of having the home almost empty to deep clean spaces that are easy to overlook. Every nook, cranny, and junk drawer should be sparkling.
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