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If
you want buyers to be interested in your home, you need to
show it in its best light. A good first impression can
influence a buyer into making an offer; it influences a
buyer emotionally and visually. In addition, what the buyer
first sees is what they think of when they consider the
asking price.
A bad first impression can dissuade a potential buyer. Don't
show your property until it's all fixed up. You do not want
to give buyers the chance to use the negative first
impression they have as means of negotiation.
Ask around for the opinions others have of your home. Real
estate agents who see houses everyday can give solid advice
on what needs to be done. Consider what architects or
landscape designers have to say. What you need are objective
opinions, and it's sometimes hard to separate the personal
and emotional ties you have for the home from the property
itself.
Typically, there are some general fix ups that need to be
done both outside and on the inside. As a seller, you should
consider the following:
*Landscaping - Has the front yard been maintained? Are areas
of the house visible to the street in good condition?
*Cleaning or Redoing the driveway - Is your driveway
cluttered with toys, tools, trash etc.?
*Painting - Does both the exterior and the interior look
like they have been well taken care of?
*Carpeting - Does the carpet have stains? Or does the carpet
look old and dirty?
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