Selling a home may sound like quite a beast to tackle. For inexperienced or less-than-enthused sellers, it can sound downright painful. However, there are practical and relatively inexpensive techniques to increase buyer appeal and make any home stand out from the pack.
Finish the Project
Remember your plan to re-configure the storage in the bedroom closet that you just haven’t gotten around to? Get it done. It doesn’t need to be grandiose or expensive, but clever features may be a measurable boost to the home’s appeal.
Consider a Pre-Inspection
A pre-inspection by a certified professional inspector can help a homeowner take care of things that need attention and help a Buyer see the home is in good physical shape.
Perceived Value Eliminates Doubt
Subconscious doubts about the condition of a property can be like Kryptonite for a potential buyer. Simple tasks like replacing light bulbs, coiling the garden hose, touching up paint, and decluttering personal effects give the aura that you care for your property.
Don’t Leave It To the Buyer’s Imagination
Put that decorative art niche to use. Label the ‘mystery’ light switch that illuminates the cove lighting in the dining room. Remove any guesswork so Buyers stay focused on the big picture.
Be Prepared to Answer Questions
Your Realtor should be able to compile answers to frequently asked questions, but as a resident of the home, you will know the ins and outs of specific property characteristics.
We want the Buyer to make their own informed decision to purchase your home. Sometimes, the simplest tasks can maintain Buyers' interest and make the decision easy for them.
Hal Lott is a 23-year Durango resident and a licensed Realtor™ with Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty.