5 Tips to Impress Homebuyers
At times, selling a home can seem like a bit of a mystery. After all, the process should be simple: you just have to create a listing and wait for interested buyers to show up, right? Unfortunately, things can be a bit more complicated than that. If you’re wondering why you’re having trouble attracting homebuyers to your home, you may need to take some steps to impress potential buyers.
It can take some time and effort to reach out to homebuyers and leave them with a good impression but it’s well worth it in the long run. Buyers are very interested in finding the perfect home but they’re also very practical. They want to be sure that your home is the right choice for them and they won’t be impressed by a lackluster property.
Here are five tips that you can use to impress all homebuyers who walk through your door to view your property.
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Start with the Exterior
It’s been said that first impressions are everything. Think of the homebuyers viewing your home as if they are meeting someone for the first time. If you can “wow” them as soon as they pull up outside of your home, you’re much more likely to leave a good impression.
Begin the process by cleaning, landscaping and beautifying your lawn and the outside of your home. Plant flowers, trim the hedges and paint the exterior of your home.
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Deep Clean The Interior
A dirty, cluttered home will leave homebuyers with a bad taste in their mouths. Start by de-cluttering and organizing your home. Be very thorough in this process; leave no area untouched. Hire professionals to deep clean your carpets and dust every corner. The cleaner your home, the more excited buyers will be when they walk through the home.
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View It from the Buyer’s Perspective
Consider the home as if you were touring it to find out if you would make the purchase. A good way to do this is to visit open houses in your local area. Watch for small details and fine touches that you can apply in your own home. You may not be able to match your home to the appearance of another but this is a great place to find inspiration to get started.
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Prepare for a Perfect Showing
Showing your home is one of the best ways to impress potential homebuyers. You need to make sure that things go off without a hitch. Arrange for pets and children to stay elsewhere during the showing so that there are no distractions. Always do a final walkthrough of the home on the day of the showing to spot any last minute fixes.
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Hire a Professional
Your real estate agent is your best friend. Walk through the home with them to find out if they have any advice that you can use to get your home ready to impress.
Impressing homebuyers is the key to a great home sale so follow these five tips to get started.