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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 weighs in as deeply. 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
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