Woodstock GA Real Estate - Homes For Sale

When you’re showcasing your home for sale, it’s going to look very different from the way it looks when you’re living there. Here are a few tips for showcasing your home for sale:

$          First impressions set the tone for a buyer visit, and they’re LASTING! Approach your home in your car like any buyer would. Examine the outside as you’re approaching. How does it look? How does the grass and landscaping look? Oil in the driveway? Cluttered looks detract from the architecture of the home. A clean, polished landscape says your home is valuable and well-maintained!

$          Now go inside just like a buyer would. You want to be aware of four senses: smell, touch, sight, and hearing. Go through room by room and test all four senses. Check flooring and carpet for stains, overall wear, and odors.

 

            Most importantly: Pack away all appliances, get rid of excess furniture, put away useless dishes, and make your home neat and orderly. If you’ve ever visited a model home, you’ll notice it’s clean and uncluttered. You have to move anyway, so you might as well pack early, and make your home more saleable. Go to the garage and make sure it’s neat.

$          Pay particular attention to lighting. During the day, open all your blinds and curtains. If it’s cloudy out, turn on all lights for showings. At dusk, leave your front drapes open and turn on all the lamps and lights.

 

At night, do the same, but close your blinds and curtains. When showing your home, turn off all appliances, televisions, radio, and anything that will distract attention from your home.

 

You might want to play a little light music to enhance the emotional experience for your buyers. Remember, you want it to feel like “home”.

 

Most importantly, if there are any problems with the home or clear title, you must DISCLOSE them to any potential buyers. If you’re using a REALTOR@, they can help you sort out these issues, and disclose them in a way that will minimize their impact on the buyer.