What do you see upon entering the home? Gym equipment or office furniture in the dining room? Exercise equipment in the den? Not a good idea! Not only can most buyers not visualize how they would use the space it provides them with yet another objection to overcome. It also makes the rooms look smaller. Is the garage used for storage? This is the perfect time to rent a storage room, rearrange furniture and download the garage.
Making these minor modifications will allow the photos on line to capture and keep the attention of shoppers
Another mistake as a seller is staying home for showings (especially when pets are involved). When a seller is present for showings, the buyer is reluctant to open closets and cabinets for fear of infringing on the privacy of the seller. They may otherwise, rush the showing to minimize the inconvenience and can be offended by any line of questioning or the presence of pets.
Removal of clutter is probably the easiest improvement to make but one of the hardest for a seller to do. The "chef" wants all the pots, pans and small appliances readily accessible. Our elders fear packing away all the memories and moving on. Young parents refuse to inconvenience an over indulged child by packing away some of the toys. Parents of teenagers refuse to hold their child accountable for the mess found in their rooms and closets. Getting the kids involved in the process is not only a great teaching opportunity it can add value to the bottom line.
The lists goes on to include dirt (unseen by many sellers), pet hair and odors (pet owners have become accustomed to), a dirty entry door, over done/grown landscaping, stuffed closets, smokers and more.
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