Hi everyone
Just some wee tips for you to think about if you are thinking about selling your home:
Five Mistakes Sellers Must Avoid
Turnoff #1 - No Listing Photos
Eighty percent of buyers look at homes online before they decide to view them in person. From the ones they see online, they choose to visit in person only 45 percent. Great photos will tilt those numbers in your favor. Our standard is 21 high resolution, professional photos of every property.
Turnoff #2 - Unrealistic Pricing
Many homeowners are tempted to list their property at the top of the range of what's selling, thinking they'll lower the price if no one bites. In this market, that's a huge mistake. Potential buyers will either ignore homes priced at the high end for a neighborhood or make a low-ball offer. Price the home as competitively as possible. You'll get the most traffic and the best chance for a quick sale close to your asking price.
Turnoff #3 - Botched Home Improvements
A couple thought they would make some home improvements before listing their house. Thinking they were "neutralizing" the home's many colours, they painted every room white. Instead of making the home more appealing, they simply made it look cold and uninviting. Color is okay in a home for sale, it just has to be the right colour.
Turnoff #4 - Dirty or Cluttered Interiors
When potential home buyers walk into a messy, cluttered home, one of two things happens: they either turn around and walk out, or they walk through with a heightened awareness to look for problems. If you don't care enough to keep the home clean, neat and clutter free for showings, they may think you don't care enough to do the necessary regular maintenance every home needs.
Turnoff #5 - Hovering Homeowners
A sure way to run buyers off your property is to be home during a showing. You might think you're being helpful by pointing out all the wonderful features of your house, but buyers would rather be left alone. The longer they stay, mentally arranging their furniture, the better off you are. If you're hovering, they're more likely to beat a hasty retreat without making an offer.
Have a great day everyone
