Published June 16, 2016

Making Your Home More Appealing to Buyers

Written by Lorraine And Pete

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Selling your home is never easy. It can be a stressful time as you wait for buyers to put in offers. However, if you are looking to sell Lake Wallenpaupack property, there are a few things that you can do to make your home more appealing to buyers.

1.  Spruce up the exterior. Your home’s exterior is the first thing potential buyers will notice when they pull up. If your yard is full of weeds or your front door’s paint is peeling, it could be a turn-off for buyers. So, pull out your gardening gloves and start beautifying your yard. Planting flowers, trimming trees, or applying a fresh coat of paint is a great way to make your exterior really pop.

2.  Keep it clean. It’s not easy selling a house. In fact, your home could be on the market for weeks. With this, you could be facing dozens of showings. While it might be difficult to keep your home spotless, especially if you have kids, it’s extremely important. If potential buyers walk into your home and see a sink full of dirty dishes or a pile of unfolded laundry, it could put a damper on their opinion of the house. Do your best to hide the messes and keep things clean.

3.  Pull out the potpourri. Once buyers walk through your front door, you want them to feel welcome and comfortable. One of the best ways to do this is by ensuring your house smells good. So pull out the potpourri, bake some cookies, or light a candle. It doesn’t really matter how you do it, just as long as your house smells fabulous.

4.  Apply a fresh coat of paint. While that bright yellow accent wall might be your taste, it might not be the taste of your buyers. To make your home more appealing, consider painting your home a neutral color. Then, when they walk through the house, it makes it easier for them to picture their furniture and décor within its walls.

If you are looking to sell Lake Wallenpaupack property, it’s the little things that will draw in the buyers. By putting in a little bit of work, you could find yourself with a big offer on the table!

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