Home Features to Make Buyers Bite

The phrase, "you only have one chance to make a first impression," is probably one the truest statements in regards to real estate. Before listing your home for sale, you should want it to sparkle to ensure you capture the largest buyer pool, rather than just attracting only a handful of hopeful buyers. When speaking of the best light for selling your home, I speak of updates, staging and just plain ole' cleanliness. Sadly when a homeowner and realtor both do not focus enough attention on all three areas, the homes appearance can turn away many potential buyers.

Considering every buyer will have different wants, need, likes and don't likes the vast majority will be looking for very similar home features. Before taking on any home improvements, partaking in any updates and definitely before placing your home on the market take a peek at the Home Features to Make Buyers Bite article by HGTV Frontdoor. It provides a glimpse of what today's buyers are looking for when they are on the home search prowl. How does your home stack up?

The buyers that I have been working with over the course of the past several years generally are searching for many of the same features listed within the article above. Most have the same home search criteria: clean lines, modern spaces and all usually end up with a space that shows the current owner price and care for their home. Buyers perceive a clean, well cared for home as a home that will have few problems down the road. Does this mean if your home doesn't have any of the noted features, it will not sell - No! If your home is lacking in the updates the vast majority of buyers are hunting for, the agent you choose should focus on your homes highlights and make them the star of your home.

In addition to having features buyers are searching for, I recommend to any homeowner who may be considering to sell their home a review and tackle my Preparing to Sell checklist. The list may seem to be a daunting task but homeowners who follow the list and ensure all items are tackled before the home is placed on the market have the biggest opportunity to reap the greatest reward... which usually is an offer close to or at the list price with realistic contract terms and generally a painless sales process.

If you are considering selling your home, want to gain an understanding of what your home is worth or want to find out more about what is involved in selling your home take a peek at my Austin Texas Real Estate Website. I'd be honored to meet and work with you to ensure you have the most pleasant real estate selling experience.