Preparing your home to sell can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are five easy tips for maximizing your home’s appeal to buyers.
- Curb Appeal
There’s a reason one of HGTV’s longest-running shows, “Curb Appeal,” focuses on this one aspect of staging; It is critical. First impressions are forever, and how your home looks from the curb is your first impression on buyers. Luckily, this crucial step in staging doesn’t have to cost you very much at all.
Most homes can simply be cleaned up and maintained to improve their appeal. Make sure your lawn is maintained and greenery and flowers are lively and tidy. Pressure wash any paths leading up to your house, the driveway, and the exterior to give it a freshly cleaned sparkle. Make sure house numbers, mailbox, lights, and patio furniture are all in good repair and clean. Give your door and exterior accents a fresh coat of paint in an eye-catching color that flows with the rest of the house. These relatively inexpensive changes can be made with a few hours of effort and the results can help you close the deal!
- Update Your Kitchen
Kitchens are a huge factor for buyers deciding between homes. There are some easy steps to take in your kitchen that won’t break the bank to help them choose yours.
Updating your hardware can be as simple as buying a few drawer handles to replace worn or dated ones in your kitchen. Spending a little on a new faucet and sink handles is also a good idea for a more modern look.
Cleaning off your counters, de-cluttering drawers, cabinets, and pantries, and cleaning out the fridge are all easy changes to help maximize your space and present a sleeker-looking kitchen.
Consider applying a fresh coat of paint to your cabinets to help liven the kitchen up and help potential buyers feel at home.
- De-clutter and De-personalize
Staging is about maximizing space and helping the buyer envision your house as their home. Getting rid of clutter is the best way to do that. De-cluttering can be as simple as picking up and packing away toys, knick-knacks, and photos. Removing furniture maximizes space and makes rooms appear larger. Remove reminders that the space is yours; you want to present the buyer with a space they feel they can make their own.
- Appeal to the Senses
Make sure that buyers have a pleasant experience from start to finish by ensuring that your home’s sights, sounds, and smells are appealing. Light up the spaces, providing a bright and cheery glow in every room of your house. Make sure to deep clean your home to get rid of any lingering smells that you may have learned to live with, and replace them with diffusers, scented candles, or air fresheners in bathrooms and laundry rooms. Just make sure not to overpower the buyer with artificial scents; moderation is key. Last is sounds; play soothing instrumental music to help set the buyer in the right mood to consider your home in a positive light.
- Highlight Your Storage
Storage can be high on a potential buyer’s checklist, so make sure your storage spaces are easily accessible and de-cluttered. You don’t necessarily want to empty your closets, but make sure that there is space between hung clothes and that everything is off the floors, walls, and doors. Use shelves in closets and pantries minimally, and ensure that the back wall is visible through whatever is stored.
Just remember that you’re trying to up the appeal of your home to as wide an audience as possible. To get help maximizing your home’s potential, visit: https://kellyperkinsrealestate.com/contact-kelly/
