What Turns Home Buyers Off To Your Home
If you are considering selling your home this summer, there are a few key components to recognize before putting your property on the market. When you live in a home for a long period of time, it is easy to become immune to flaws that might deter potential buyers. In this article, we will explore what turns buyers off to homes so that you are sure to make these updates before putting your home up for sale.
First impressions are everything. This is why curb appeal plays a huge factor in the sale of your home! Curb appeal is the initial look that potential buyers will get at your property before they even step inside. Poor curb appeal can deter buyers from touring the home or taking time out of their day to explore what the property truly has to offer.
Factors that contribute to poor curb appeal include bad lawn care, dead shrubbery, chipped paint, and broken or dated exterior features. Before listing your home on the market, be sure to spruce up the exterior of your home to make the interior shine even brighter.
As potential buyers for your home, they are attempting to picture themselves in the space. To allow them to do so, it is important for you to remove any clutter or personal items before showings. This includes any appliances on kitchen counters, pet or kid toys, and an abundance of personal family photos or memorabilia. Get your packing done a bit early so that your real estate agent has space to stage your home to look the best it can be.
Our senses can tell us a lot about how we feel about a space or a situation. Making sure that your home smells clean and fresh for potential buyers when touring is paramount. Give your home a deep clean before showing and even consider lighting a candle and setting out fresh flowers to make the space smell a bit more appealing.
Remember what we said about getting your packing done a bit early? This applies to outdated and overly personalized decor, too. Try to remove all of the uniquely personal items from your home prior to showing. Remember, just because a piece is fit to your taste does not mean that this is universal for everyone!
The absence of natural light in a home can make spaces feel dark and depressing, which is sure to deter potential buyers from picturing themselves in your space. Try to maximize the natural light in your home by opening the shades, and scheduling tours during the daytime to allow for sun exposure.
Poor maintenance can indicate a sloppy seller, which is why it is so crucial to maintain the look and feel of your house prior to putting it on the market. You do not have to spend a lot of money on maintenance and upkeep in order to get your home prepared for a showing. Simply dedicate an afternoon to mowing the lawn, putting fresh flowers outside the home, and vacuuming the floors to enhance the cleanliness of your space.
Working with your real estate agent is crucial to ensure that the price of your home is appropriate. If the price does not match the condition of your home, buyers will quickly become discouraged and not want to engage in a negotiation. This is why fair and accurate pricing off the bat is so important!
We hope this article helped you better understand common flaws that can turn buyers off from touring and purchasing your home. To get in touch with a real estate professional who can help set your selling process up for success, be sure to contact our experts at VSells & Associates today!
Whether you are buying or selling, we at VSells & Associates make it our mission to guide our clients through the whole process. We make moving simple, straightforward, and as stress-free as possible.