NC Property Home Enhancement

Real Estate Home Enhancement

How buyers see your property
You may have probably heard how important first impressions can be. But did you know that within 15 seconds a buyer has developed an opinion of your property? This is why establishing the right first impression is critical to achieving a successful sale. The following is an outline of those elements which create the overall first impression.

Exterior
Your property’s landscape is not limited to the lawn and shrubs but encompasses everything from the street to your doorstep. For this reason, you must make sure each component of the visual landscape looks its best. The real estate industry refers to this as “curb appeal.”

• Sweep your walkway if needed and remove weeds that may be growing between the cracks.
• Remove newspapers, bikes and toys.
• Trim back the shrubs and the lawn should look healthy.
• Apply fresh, clean paint throughout.
• Clean windows and window coverings throughout.
• Make sure roof and gutters are in good condition. The roof may be the single most important aspect of your home front.
• The doorway is the focal point of your house- repaint door, apply new hardware, install new front light fixture.

Interior
There are many ways to create a more exciting saleable interior, at surprisingly little cost. We will briefly discuss the sensory selling tools that can have enormous impact.

• Open drapes and blinds and turn on lights prior to showing.
• Keep the colors neutral. White, beige, and gray are the most popular exterior colors. Shades of white, off-white and very light pastels are the safest choices for the interior.
• The sounds of peace and quiet are the best sounds when showing your home. Enhance the atmosphere by playing subtle background music.
• The smell should be new and clean. Smell can have more impact than you think.
• Kitchen and bathroom should shine. The kitchen is perhaps the most important room in the house.
• Place fresh flowers in the main rooms.
• Straighten closets, make beds and put all clothes away.

These ideas were taken from the Coldwell Banker Home Enhancement Guide, which provides practical guidelines for preparing your house for sale. Based on proven marketing techniques, this informative guide will introduce you to practical ideas on how to successfully prepare your house for sale. To learn more about home enhancement contact your sales associate or request a free copy of the Coldwell Banker Home Enhancement Guide today!