Weichert Realtors Hallmark Properties Brevard County Florida With there being so many homes on the market right now, it is necessary to make your home stand out from the rest. That is why it is so important to take certain steps to insure that your house is looking the best it possibly can. Here are seven things you can do to make sure your house is in tip top shape for potential buyers.
1.Keep it Clean! A clean home is so much more appealing to buyers than a dirty one. Clean all mirrors and windows as well. Also, don't forget to wash the windows inside and out, clean windows immediately brighten a room.
2. Get Rid of Your Clutter! Less is definitely more when it comes to selling a home. Not only should you remove personal clutter, but you should also take away items on counters, walls and shelves. Pick a few of your most appealing items, and take away everything else. Also, to make the kitchen look larger, the counters should be empty. No appliances, containers or racks.
3.Depersonalize. When buyers come into your home, it's important that they are able to see themselves living there. Your personal items may detract them from doing so. Remove family photos and knick-knacks.
4. Remove excess furniture. The more furniture you have in each room, the smaller that room will look. Since you've lived with all of the pieces,it may not feel cluttered to you, but it probably does to the buyer. If you have trouble deciding what to get rid of, consider hiring a "stager", or interior decorator to help you with those decisions.
5. Make your Bathroom a Spa. Your bathroom should be so clean and fresh that it appears that no one ever uses it. In addition to keeping it immaculately clean,you can again use scent for your favor by adding aromatherapy items.Pure white towels give it a clean, spa like feel. Recaulking the tub and replacing the shower curtain is a good idea for making the bathroom feel new as well.
6. Let the Light in!. Keep curtains open and swap out light bulbs for ones with higher wattage. Also utilize any mirrors you may have. Mirrors not only make the room appear to be larger than it actually is, it also makes the room brighter, especially if place where a window is being reflected. Every room should be bright and cheerful.
7. Use Scent. Fresh flowers that have a nice scent will make your home look and smell beautiful. You can also bake some cookies just before a showing to make your home smell great. Leave the freshly baked cookies on the kitchen table or counter for potential buyers. Another nice trick is to take a pot of boiling water, add either mulling spice, or a stick of vanilla, a stick of cinnamon and some cloves. This is an easy way to make your home smell wonderful. Scent is a powerful tool, reminding buyers of a certain place they love, their child hood home, or a memory from days gone by.
Remember, the 5 Sences are very powerful. By just changing a few things to make the
Other than these what do you think should be done to bring out the best in your homes appearance?
1.Keep it Clean! A clean home is so much more appealing to buyers than a dirty one. Clean all mirrors and windows as well. Also, don't forget to wash the windows inside and out, clean windows immediately brighten a room.
2. Get Rid of Your Clutter! Less is definitely more when it comes to selling a home. Not only should you remove personal clutter, but you should also take away items on counters, walls and shelves. Pick a few of your most appealing items, and take away everything else. Also, to make the kitchen look larger, the counters should be empty. No appliances, containers or racks.
3.Depersonalize. When buyers come into your home, it's important that they are able to see themselves living there. Your personal items may detract them from doing so. Remove family photos and knick-knacks.
4. Remove excess furniture. The more furniture you have in each room, the smaller that room will look. Since you've lived with all of the pieces,it may not feel cluttered to you, but it probably does to the buyer. If you have trouble deciding what to get rid of, consider hiring a "stager", or interior decorator to help you with those decisions.
5. Make your Bathroom a Spa. Your bathroom should be so clean and fresh that it appears that no one ever uses it. In addition to keeping it immaculately clean,you can again use scent for your favor by adding aromatherapy items.Pure white towels give it a clean, spa like feel. Recaulking the tub and replacing the shower curtain is a good idea for making the bathroom feel new as well.
6. Let the Light in!. Keep curtains open and swap out light bulbs for ones with higher wattage. Also utilize any mirrors you may have. Mirrors not only make the room appear to be larger than it actually is, it also makes the room brighter, especially if place where a window is being reflected. Every room should be bright and cheerful.
7. Use Scent. Fresh flowers that have a nice scent will make your home look and smell beautiful. You can also bake some cookies just before a showing to make your home smell great. Leave the freshly baked cookies on the kitchen table or counter for potential buyers. Another nice trick is to take a pot of boiling water, add either mulling spice, or a stick of vanilla, a stick of cinnamon and some cloves. This is an easy way to make your home smell wonderful. Scent is a powerful tool, reminding buyers of a certain place they love, their child hood home, or a memory from days gone by.
Remember, the 5 Sences are very powerful. By just changing a few things to make the
Other than these what do you think should be done to bring out the best in your homes appearance?