Foolproof Ways To Make Your Home Attractive to Buyers

By The Goodman Taylor Team

How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers? If you want to get the best deal possible in our current market, you need to put in a little work. That’s why today, I will be sharing with you a step-by-step guide to make your home more attractive and make it sell faster:

To ensure buyers’ first impressions of your home are good, focus on curb appeal. How your house looks from the outside sets the tone for the buyers’ entire viewing experience. A well-maintained exterior creates a positive atmosphere, while untidy surroundings can negatively impact your home’s overall appeal. You also have to make sure that your yard is tidy and that the entrance area is clean and free from clutter.

Next, we suggest decluttering. Start by removing 50% of your belongings, considering you’ll be moving soon. The goal is to try to achieve what model homes look like—the house is not empty, but at the same time, it doesn’t look like no one’s ever lived in it before. Since you’re moving anyway, it’s a good time to start packing things and storing them neatly in the garage, or alternatively, you can rent out a storage space temporarily.

Lastly, make sure that you highlight important areas to buyers. For example, if you have a nice backyard, you should put in extra effort to make sure that it looks great and presentable. On the other hand, if you have a swimming pool, it would be best to ensure the pool water is clean and inviting. One other thing that makes a big impression on buyers is the kitchen. So, take some time to tidy up the kitchen and make some cosmetic improvements. Generally, identify the best areas in the house that make your home stand out and make sure everything looks great.

When selling your home, getting everything in the best shape possible can be a little overwhelming. Hiring a real estate professional like myself would make things significantly easier. Give us a call now, and my team and I will walk through your home with you to help you identify everything that needs to be done to improve your home’s appeal.