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Making a Good
First Impression
If you want buyers to be interested in your
home, you need to show it in its best light. A good first impression
can influence a buyer into making an offer; it influences a buyer
emotionally and visually. In addition, what the buyer first sees is
what they think of when they consider the asking price.
A bad first impression can dissuade a potential buyer. Don't show
your property until it's all fixed up. You do not want to give
buyers the chance to use the negative first impression they have as
means of negotiation.
Ask around for the opinions others have of your home. Real estate
agents who see houses everyday can give solid advice on what needs
to be done. Consider what architects or landscape designers have to
say. What you need are objective opinions, and it's sometimes hard
to separate the personal and emotional ties you have for the home
from the property itself.
Typically, there are some general
fix ups that need to be done both outside and on the inside. As a
seller, you should consider the following:
Landscaping - Has the front yard been maintained? Are areas of the
house visible to the street in good condition?
Cleaning or Redoing the driveway - Is your driveway cluttered with
toys, tools, trash etc.?
Painting - Does both the exterior and the interior look like they
have been well taken care of?
Carpeting - Does the carpet have stains? Or does the carpet look
old and dirty?
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