Is your house going to sell? Two simple things to make your home more appealing to buyers….

When selling your home, it is important to keep your perspective.  Although you may have shared memories, and spent hours redecorating your child’s bathroom by hand painting fish on the walls, that does not necessarily add value when it comes to sell.   Sellers’ objectivity is compromised because of personal experiences lived within the property.  What two things should you do before placing your house on the market?

1. Have a friend, family member or your realtor walk through your house

The person should make comments about what they see is very important.  You may not notice the discolored carpet, but they should.  The goal of this is to point out little things like dents in walls, nail holes or discoloured carpets that can be quickly and easily fixed.  This person should be able to see the things that potential buyers might see when they view the property.

2. Keep your house neutral

This does not necessarily mean your house should have no personality.  When a buyer walks through your home you want them to be able to picture their style fitting into the property. You can do this by repainting rooms with neutral colours, organizing furniture in a generic or typical way and packing away personal trinkets.  Extremely personal touches that might make your house your home won’t make it a home for the next person. For example if you have allowed your kids to paint a mural in their toy room, consider removing it for a neutral look.  This will allow buyers to view the space and see more then just a toy room.

You want your house to look clean and move in ready!

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