The Little Things Sell Your Home These Days
The early part of this decade saw a sellers’ market like none previously. As tends to happen, things have swung back towards buyers. Does that mean you can’t sell your home? Nope. It just means you need to focus on the details.
Forget the national real estate scene. You must focus on the comparable homes in the market. What is better about your home compared to each of them? What obvious aspect makes it stand out and can be touted to buyers?
If you haven’t remodeled, don’t worry. Small, inexpensive changes to a home can make a world of difference in the eyes of buyers. Just consider some of these small tweaks that can turn your house from run of the mill to unique and interesting.
Create a path to your door with a natural feel. If you have a big yard, consider creating a stone path through the yard. Rectangular concrete block paths are not particularly attractive, so spruce it up a bit.
Once your potential buyer makes it to the front door, you want them to have a feeling of balance. This means you need to frame the door correctly. A flower pot on each side of the door should do it and provide a friendly fragrance.
Windows are another area where a little work can make a big difference. First off, cut away any plants blocking views unless the room is a bathroom. If the windows are unique, consider painting the frames a color that contrasts with the walls.
Trash is a fact of life, but should be seen as little as possible. Make your house stand out by installing vine trellis around where you keep your trash cans. Grow vines that flower on them to block any nasty trash smell.
A trellis is also great for breaking up a long, boring wall. The side of many homes is just where you can find such walls. Try using a trellis to create angles and grow different plants. It breaks up the walls and makes your home stick out.
People think of how living in homes during the day will be. This is ironic since night is the time most people spend at home. Take some time to work out a lighting plan for your landscaping that looks great and include pictures in your ads.
As you can see, there are a bevy of small steps you can take to make an impression on buyers. Give your home the once over before listing it. It could make all the difference in the world to getting the sale.
