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August 13th, 2018 by

Home Selling Help
We all know a lot goes into staging your home to show it to potential buyers. It's not easy. And at risk of dwelling a little too much on the negative, you might be doing a few things wrong.  

Buyers tend to be picky, and our real estate agents are here to make sure you avoid any of the common mistakes that could make selling your house harder than it has to be. Watch out for these buyer turn-offs that could be costing you a sale. 

  1. Odors
    People often have a visceral reaction to smells, and an unpleasant aroma can turn off a buyer before they look around. Cigarette smoke is the number one smell that turns people off, with pet odors and mildew not far behind. Strong cooking smells might not do you're home any favors (we're sure you're a great cook, but maybe don't fry any fish or make your homemade spaghetti sauce the night before showing your home). Have a friend over and ask their honest opinion about your home's smell, just in case odors are hanging around to which you've become desensitized. 

  2. DIY Mistakes
    A lot of homeowners tackle DIY projects to make a home look nice and maybe even boost its value, but some home improvements turn out not to be improvements at all from a buyer's point of view. Turning a bedroom into something other than a bedroom is one of the biggest mistakes since the total number of bedrooms is a crucial selling point for many buyers. Over-the-top light fixtures and busy wallpaper can turn-offs buyers. And of course, never cover up a hardwood floor with carpeting.

  3. Clutter
    Cleaning is one of the most labor-intensive parts of getting your house ready to sell, but it is one of the most effective ways to get guests to see your home in the best light. It's essential to remove clutter wherever possible, leaving only a choice few items visible – a coffee table book here, a vase of flowers there – and find a place to store everything else. Take extra care to tidy up the kitchen on showing day (i.e., no dirty dishes in the sink).

  4. Bad Lighting
    It's tough to sell a house that isn't well lit. Dim lighting has a way of turning buyers off. In many cases, throwing open the blinds to let some natural light in on showing day is enough to do the trick, but you may want to add some lamps to dimly-lit areas that the sun doesn't reach. You might also consider replacing traditional fluorescent light bulbs with daylight LED bulbs, which give off a more natural-looking light and can make a room appear more inviting. 

  5. You
    Sorry if this hurts your feelings, but if you're the type of seller who likes to hang around during your own open house, it might make selling your home a lot harder. Many potential buyers don't feel comfortable checking out bedrooms and opening closets while the current owner is present, so it's a good idea to vacate the premises while the open house is in progress. Let buyers check out your home in peace, and trust your real estate agent to handle the showing. 

Contact Cressy & Everett Real Estate today to learn more about selling your house. From listing and staging to closing the deal, our team of experienced real estate agents is ready to help you sell your home. 

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