There are many turn-offs for home buyers when selling a home in London, Ontario; here are 5.
ODOURS …Overwhelmingly, the #1 complaint among buyers was unpleasant odours in the home. Chief offenders were smoke, pet odours, and exotic cooking aromas. Most of us are unaware of our homes ‘peculiar odours because we become immune to the smells – the buyers are not resistant to these same odours.
2. CLEANLINESS...This # 2 complaint was that the seller should have cleaned. We’re not talking about home staging or even unrealistic expectations of spotless homes – just simple old-fashioned cleaning. Selling your home can be inconvenient, but when you have advance notice that a buyer is coming to view it, make sure it is clean. At a minimum, remove the dirty dishes from the sink.
3. SELLER Being at Home…Coming in at #3 is having the owners at home while the buyers are trying to view it. Most buyers felt very uncomfortable with the seller there. Many said they could not take the time to review the home’s features because they were in such a hurry to leave the seller.
4. CLUTTER…The #4 complaint is related to the cleanliness point – the dreaded clutter. We have all seen it on home shows: many buyers struggle to visualize your home because of all your belongings.
5. UNFINISHED PROJECTS...Unfinished projects rank #5. If you plan to sell your home, complete any ongoing home improvement projects before listing it. Homes with unfinished painting, flooring, trim, and other features gave buyers the wrong overall impression.
All the above may seem obvious and common sense, and though I have exaggerated a few points here, after showing thousands of homes in my career, it is the little things that matter!
Each year, thousands of homeowners needlessly lose thousands of dollars when selling their homes. But they don’t lose the money for reasons you might think. They lose money because they unknowingly left it on the table, for the buyer to pocket, by failing to recognize their home’s hidden profit potential.
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