One of
the great challenges to selling a home can be showing
all of its space, decor and natural light potential. For
example, every home has crowded closets and dead space.
Sellers should be aware that areas such as these are easy
to spruce-up with a little elbow grease and old-fashioned
innovation.
Begin by evaluating your closet/storage space, determine
which areas can cut-down in clutter. Go through old clothes,
shoes, etc., and get rid of anything that will not be
used and in turn create more space. Consider organizing
shelves and other areas to make better use of your storage
space, including your garage and basement. Also, try to
throw out or give away any old furniture that is no longer
of use. All of the discarded items can be given to Good
Will, Salvation Army or even sold at a yard sale.
Although most sellers keep their homes clean and well-decorated,
it can be difficult to convince a buyer of a home's potential
when clutter is noticeable. As an agent, it's my responsibility
to offer any tips that will expedite the sale and make
the experience more enjoyable for the seller.
Once you've eliminated the unwanted items and furniture,
begin the 'renovation' process. For non-storage spaces
that could use a little more decor, consider adding a
small bookshelf complemented with a cozy reading chair.
Always be sure you're filtering as much light into your
property as possible. Open or replace curtains. For example,
light from a window overlooking the backyard offers a
room more color, a great view and the illusion of more
space.
Always maximize the potential of existing decor; wash
old curtains, re-stain old wood casings, anything that
refreshes and emphasizes all the potential of the space
and decor of the home.
Prospective buyers are often more drawn to homes with
features that they don't have, those with clutter-free
closets, open sunny rooms, and cozy little corners. To
ensure you've realized all of the above characteristics
the last step should be to bring in a friend and observe
their reaction. Make sure it's an honest friend, who will
offer suggestions as well as notice the improvements.
Seeing your own home through someone else's eyes is a
great way to make a home optimally attractive and more
sellable to prospective buyers.
Be diligent in your efforts and be sure the renovations
improve the aesthetic appeal of the home. All the hard
work will be worth the reward of a successful sale.
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us for more info on selling your San Jose home...
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