Ways to Sell in a Buyers' Market
Now a days, tax credits incentives and the high volume of housing inventory available make it a buyers' market. However, if you are a seller, don't give up hope. Before buying a home, buyers look at many properties; therefore making your home more appealing and memorable is vital and increases the chances of a sale.
Clearing clutter, taking down personal photos, applying a fresh coat of paint, making minor repairs, and keeping a pleasant aroma are all basic techniques to make your home more attractive. But there are also other creative things that you can do to get a buyers attention without hurting your pocket. The results do more than just attract more attention, they also paint a picture of a well-cared-for home.
Not everyone has the same taste in housing, however, buyers are usually attracted to larger kitchens, extra storage space, light and bright rooms, and open floor plans. Keep in mind that special finishing touches on a home can be the needed incentive to generate the offer you need.
Listed below are five things that homeowners can do:
- Go green. Energy efficient products and household goods are attractive to buyers. Renovations or replacements that help make the house more energy efficient are popular. Things such as better insulation, replacing old windows, caulking, and adding skylights can increase value.
- Add crown molding and wider baseboards. Some homeowners are shy to experiment with this, especially if they live in a small home, but it can be very attractive in any size home
- Try some textured paint. Faux finishes, accented walls, or even just a little fresh paint on them makes a lasting impression. Choose colors and textures wisely.
- Improve your flooring. Wood, tile, and new carpet can be a showstopper. But if the flooring is chipped, torn, or dirty, you'll get the opposite reaction from buyers
- Add a deck. Adding a deck can add value to your home. It's a nice feature in a yard and many buyers are happy to purchase a home that already has a deck so that they don't have to take on that home improvement project.
If you are thinking of selling your home, also keep in mind that Your Agent can make the difference! Pilar knows how to aggressively market homes in today's volatile market! Call Us today at 954-438-0345 & let's get your home SOLD!