Paying Attention to Details
When preparing your house for listing, you may overlook details that need attention. After all, you live there every day, and your eye may not see things the way a prospective buyer sees them. You may have spent thousands of dollars on new countertops or on a new roof, but you may ignore simple things that need to be addressed.
The front yard, walkway, and entrance are the first things potential buyers will see. If these appear unkempt, the first impression will be a negative one. When buyers enter the house, if it doesn't smell and look fresh; the carpet vacuumed, furniture dusted and polished, and rooms decluttered, the buyer will think you don't take care of your house. Wiping down door frames and walls, cleaning windows, polishing appliances will help your house sparkle.
Stop by the any garden shop here in San Antonio, Maldanado's, Milberger's, or whatever is nearby and ask which seasonal flowers or plants they recommend. Stop by a few open houses and get idea of what other sellers may be doing to make their homes more appealing to buyers.
Your home will have a better chance of selling quicker and getting a better offer if you pay attention to all the details.
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I have always said you can tell if a woman likes a home the second she walks in the front door. I tell sellers to make that moment special. That means putting a little effort into making the foyer and front porch area stand out and shine!
The little things do count for a lot and they actually cost "little to nothing" to do. One of the biggest things here are bugs and spiders. Those cobwebs definitely need be cleaned off the frontdoor!
Trey -- Being a woman, I agree with you on that!
Silvia -- We have lots of bugs and such here as well, being as we are in a warm climate.