Avoid these Issues that can Keep Potential Buyers from taking an Interest in your Home

Don’t put yourself into a position where you are puzzled about why no one has bought your home. You may be sabotaging it from the very start without even realising it. Here are some common factors to keep in mind so you don’t run off those that may have an interest in your home. Always include an asking price and plenty of photos for your home listing.

Don’t Linger

Welcome those into your home who will be looking at it. They want to feel they have freedom to look in closets, check under the sink, and even flush the toilets. They aren’t going to feel they can do this if you are home and lurking around. Trust the agents to bring in potential buyers and to let them explore. Be very selective about the agent you hire too because if they aren’t likeable it can cause potential buyers to avoid working with them. If you are selling the home on your own, be polite and let them look around without you being right there. That may be hard for you to do because it is your home. Make sure you don’t have any valuables out and let them know you will be on the porch if they need you.

Dirty Home

There is a difference between a dirty home and one that looks lived in. Take extra effort when your home is on the market to keep things clean and organised. A deep cleaning is essential before you put it on the market. Pick up each evening so you don’t have to panic if you get a potential buyer the next day wishing to look around. Get rid of clutter too because that is a huge turn off. Be mindful of any odours that could turn off your potential buyers. You may be oblivious to the smell of pets or smoke in your home. Yet they will be immediately noticed by those who are new to visiting your home. Take efforts to eliminate – not cover up – those odours.

Comfortable

Find out what the standard temperatures are for a home and set the controls that way. Keep in mind, this temperature can be different than what you are used to. If potential buyers feel too warm or too cold in your home, it can cause them to hurry with looking around and then to leave. This is a commonly overlooked area of selling a home that most owners aren’t aware of.