I understand why buyers today have such a hard time selecting a home. The majority of homes I show to prospective buyers blend in the crowd – there is nothing that sets them apart from any of the other hundreds of homes on the market in east metro Orlando.
As a realtor who views homes day in and day out, it’s a rare home that catches my eye. Let me share with you what I like:
Nobody Home I like when the house is empty a.k.a. “nobody’s home”. This is the only time a buyer will truly let their guard down and soak in your home. A typical showing lasts 15 to 20 minutes with the buyer walking aimlessly around your home taking in different angles and pathways. This simple activity will sell your home. When a seller chooses to remain at home, a buyer will spend maybe two minutes viewing your home and you’ve lost a shot at a buyer. Doesn’t matter if you’re on the front lawn, in the driveway or in the garage – as a seller, you need to make yourself scarce.
Light I like a home drenched with natural light. This means every window treatment open and every light on. This is a welcoming, warm greeting and just provides a good feeling all around. Everyone wants to feel at home, right? For evening showings, it’s even more important to turn on all exterior lighting. There’s nothing more welcoming than pulling up to a home with lights ablaze, window treatments open so you can see inside the home. It’s as if someone’s waiting up for us – it’s very welcoming and very appealing for buyers.
Spotlessly Clean I like a home to be spotlessly clean. There is nothing more exciting than a new home and imagining a new life there for your family. We all want to improve our lives and move forward and buying a new home is a major part of that. A spotlessly clean home sparks imagination and sets the stage for buyers to envision themselves in your home.
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