Handing over the keys of your house
to new owners creates a major turning point for your life. It’s like leaving
memories of a place that you once called your own as you venture out into the
future. For whatever reasons you are selling your home, don’t look back and
focus on what lies ahead. Do take
note that to successfully sell a home requires considering a lot of factors.
Staging a home to sell can be daunting, but if done properly you can get buyers
as soon as possible. Here are the top five tips to make your home a saleable
asset:
- 1. First Impressions Last
The first thing that potential buyers see
in scouting for a house is the front lawn, the exterior of the house, and the
porch. Mow out the grass of your lawn, prune oversized plants, or plant
beautiful flowers in your garden.
If there are cracks in the exterior walls
of your house, repair it or repaint it with a certain color that is
interesting. Better yet, choose a neutral color in repainting, which is more
inviting.
As for the front porch, clean it very well
and make sure there is no accumulated dirt. You can add elements such as small
outdoor chairs and table to give your porch a welcoming feel.
- 2. Clean, Clean, Clean
The next step is to make sure the entire
house is clutter free. After you have packed all your essential belongings throw
away other things, which are no longer needed. Only include the essentials,
which are the living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedroom furniture. Most of
the time, new owners do away with half of the furniture from the house they
just bought.
Also make sure that every nook of your
house is clean. Come up with a general cleaning activity with your family to
clean the floors, cabinets, furniture, and rooms of the house.
Plus, be mindful of the bathroom, as it can
make or break a sale. Take out grime from your toilet by pouring in a cup of
baking soda and letting it sit for an hour before flushing. If the stains on
the tiled walls and floor cannot be taken off, repainting it instead of
replacing it is a cost effective method. Coat the tiles with a high-adhesion
primer and brush a special ceramic epoxy covering.
- 3. Come Up With An Interesting Tour of the House
After making your house all set and ready,
invite your potential buyers to your house and give them a warm welcome. Tell
interesting stories and features of each and every room of the house that will
entice the buyers. You can start with the living room, the dining room, and the
kitchen, as these areas are where they will commune with others. Show them the
bedrooms next and tell them the best features of these private spaces.
Highlight as well the unique features of the house, such as the terrace or
balcony where they can lounge and have breakfast, or the attic that can be
turned into a guest room or potential storage space.
- 4. Give or Tell Perks to Your Potential Buyers
As you finish your tour of the house,
provide your potential buyers with refreshments and snacks to make them feel
more welcomed. Talk over what they want about the house over drinks. Get the
conversation going as you tell them the best perks of living in the house, such
as close proximity to conveniences or being in a safe neighborhood.
- 5. Show Them A Complete Lifestyle in Buying the House
Highlight the features of a great lifestyle
of living in the house to your potential buyers. A hammock underneath the trees
of your garden shows them a serene and relaxing atmosphere of living. Emphasize
on the design of the house that lets people commune effectively while getting
some privacy during times of rest. Tell them stories about good neighbors of
whom they can spark new friendships with.
Put yourself in a potential buyer’s shoes as you do what
needs to be done in staging a home to sell. Remember that you are leaving a
special place to new owners who want to create memories in their new home. You might be doing all these things for others, but
it will be worth it as you make a great sale of your house.
