Of all the things homeowners control when selling their home in London, Ontario, the condition of the house or the condo is one of the most important.
A crucial part of marketing any product is the presentation. The same is true for real estate. To compete effectively with other homes on the market, homeowners must present their homes in an attractive, desirable condition to the marketplace.
You may not be able to change room layouts, sizes or locations, but you can choose how your place creates first impressions. whether it is an apartment, a townhome, a single-family detached home, or a $400,000 or a $1,500,000 place! You would be surprised by how many homes I have shown over the years, regardless of price, were appealing and ones that were not!
Untidiness, disarray, blemishes, lights not working, cobwebs in the furnace room, dirty furnace filters, and junked-up rooms are prejudices against you receiving offers on your home that will get you your asking price or close to it!
When you bought your home, you probably comparison-shopped. According to the latest Realtor stats, the average purchaser looks at 8 to 12 properties before purchasing a home.
THINK LIKE A BUYER!
You are not just selling a house; you are selling shelter, lifestyle, and dreams. Buyers arriving at your front door want to find the right home, so don’t make them search elsewhere.
If you do your homework, every room in your home will create a desire for the buyer to stay. And when they stay longer, they like your home and are getting closer to making an offer!
Do not lose them!