The Philadelphia Inquirer has a story today with some tips about how to make your home more appealing to buyers. In addition to removing excess furniture, they suggest depersonalizing the home:
“Take away family photos so that a new buyer can come in and visualize the home with their family,” she says.
Plus, sellers should make an effort to rid the home of bad odors. Cigarette smell and pet odors can turn potential buyers away.
The story goes on to offer additional suggestions:
Other simple things that can be done to make a home more marketable include painting the front door, painting the interior a neutral color, and highlighting architectural features. For example, painting the fireplace mantel white for big impact.
They also remind sellers not to forget fixing up the outside of the home to appeal more to potential buyers. With buyers getting ready this spring, sellers need to be ready with their home staged to move. You can get Anne Koons Infographic, 8 secrets for staging your home to sell by clicking below:
