Selling a home is a complex process that requires the seller to think with the mind of the buyer. Trying to figure out what the buyer will want to check on the property, what will influence their decision to buy or not to buy and what enhancements will make the home more attractive is a great way to reduce the time that your property spends on the market – here is some help with that.
The Yard
The fence and the green area in front of or around the building will be the first thing that potential buyers notice when they visit properties for sale, the second thing being the exterior of the building. This means that the outdoor space and the façade need special attention before the property is marketed, operations, such as cleaning the yard, pruning the vegetation, cleaning or even repainting the façade being great for creating that positive first impression. Do not neglect the backyard either – it might not be the feature that your buyers will look at first, but they will surely check it if they like what they see in your front yard.
Structurally Important Building Components
The condition of the roof, of the siding panels and of the foundation is also something that potential buyers take interest in. The best way to prove to your potential buyers that your building is strong and safe is by hiring a home inspector to carry out a detailed check of your home and to provide a report with the findings of the inspection. Depending on the results of the inspection, you can decide to invest into some structural improvements to increase your home’s resale value or to put it on the market as it is.
The Floors and the Fixtures
The quality of the floors in your home is also something of great interest and easy to check, so it is a good idea to highlight any special features, such as solid wood flooring or attractive stone designs. Your buyers will also want to check the taps, faucets and electrical outlets, they might even ask permission to flush the toilets and to turn on the shower, so make sure that they are all in perfect shape.
The Rooms
While it might be difficult and useless to start changing the purpose of usage of your rooms before selling it, cleaning your rooms and making a couple of moves to get them to look their very best is not very complicated. Start with some decluttering and deep cleaning in all the rooms in the house, from the basement to the attic and consider adding a fresh coat of paint, too, at least in the rooms that are important, such as the kitchen, the living room and the master bedroom. A reputable Westminster real estate agent recommends that before you open your house to potential buyers, neutralize your home by removing any family photos, heirlooms, clothes, toys and other personal items and add some new wall art and decorations – that way, your visitors will not feel like intruders in someone’s personal pace, but like important guests in a tastefully decorated space.