{"id":14617,"date":"2020-01-15T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=14617"},"modified":"2020-01-08T19:48:35","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T03:48:35","slug":"preparing-the-home-for-sale-handy-tips-to-attract-potential-buyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2020\/01\/preparing-the-home-for-sale-handy-tips-to-attract-potential-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing The Home for Sale &#038; Handy Tips to Attract Potential Buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Embarking on the home-selling journey is very exciting but it can also be very intimidating especially if you are a first-time seller.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The goal is to make your house seem attractive to everyone who has never lived there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many sellers get anxious about this because they immediately think that they need to spend a lot of money to make their home seem amazing. This, however, could not be further from the truth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many things that sellers can do to boost the appeal of a house and you don\u2019t need to break the bank to do it. Have a look at these 5 quick tips :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#1 \u2013 Welcome to our humble abode!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The old adage is true: \u201cfirst impressions last\u201c and it is especially important if you are in the real estate game.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You need to make potential buyers feel connected to the house as soon as they step into the yard. Before you start collecting quotes for large-scale renovations, there are many small things that you can do to make your house look inviting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A fresh coat of paint always makes a house look clean and updating the light fixtures on the porch can lend a touch of modernity to the house.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#2 \u2013 Paint to impress!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As briefly mentioned in the previous point, sellers often underestimate the value of paint and the impression that can be created when the house is given a new coat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What you need to understand, however, is that white is not always the best way to go. A sophisticated neutral color will do so much more for the fixtures, the windows, and the moldings, and it will create an overall sense of coziness throughout the house.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Choose warm colors like grays, creams, and beige instead of boring old white, or worse: something bold and bright. Now is not the time to experiment with purple!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#3 \u2013 Fake it till ya make space!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One thing that most buyers can agree on is that they want a home with a lot of space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have a lot of storage space in your house, make sure that you show it off.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And, if you live in a house where space is an issue, fake it \u2018till you make it. Store your belongings somewhere else like at a family member\u2019s place or try a self-storage unit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Try to leave about 30% of each closet or shelf empty to create the illusion that your home has a lot of storage space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#4 \u2013 Comfy-feely!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What is better than imagining yourself in a cozy nook with a cup of coffee and a good book?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Home buyers want to experience that warm feeling when they look at their next home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Buyers flock to charming houses, so make sure that you add those cozy accents throughout the house: your porch might be smaller than most, but add an adorable bistro dining set and some plants, and it will definitely appeal to the buyer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Heck, a new fire pit and a set of lawn chairs on the grass will make them yearn for those long summer nights, and a few plush pillows on the couches never did anyone any harm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#5 \u2013 Let it shine \u2013 let it shine!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Potential buyers love a home that is bathed in natural sunlight instead of homes that are lightened with bulbs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have big windows, make the most of them and show them off. Remove heavy curtains and replace them with streamlined, lightweight styles that match the wall colors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have a contemporary home, remove the window dressings altogether. Make sure that you clean the windows thoroughly and don\u2019t forget to gives the screens a scrub as well. You want to make sure that enough sunlight gets through to impress potential home buyers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All-in-all, these above-mentioned tips will come in very handy when you\u2019re preparing your home for sale!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/tips-make-buyers-love-home\/98757165\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Easy Tips to Make Buyers Love Your Home<\/a> by Xavier de Buck | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embarking on the home-selling journey is very exciting but it can also be very intimidating especially if you are a first-time seller. 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