Austin Texas Real Estate
After you've decided to sell your Austin area home,
and you've contacted us to help you get started - you'll need to know
some of the key factors that buyers look at when they are assessing
your home.
Lots of people think that as long as their house is clean, then that's
all there is to it. And, for your average agent, maybe that's true.
But the Realtor involved with Austin Homes and Real Estate believes
that it takes a little bit more to make your home a buyer's first choice.
Here are just a few of the things that buyers really notice.
First Impressions mean a lot!
Is your lawn well taken care of? Does the porch need to be painted,
does the front door look clean and welcoming? These are little things
that can really put a buyer off right away if they are left untended.
What's that smell?
You might think the aroma of freshly cooked bacon is yummy, but maybe
the prospective buyer is a vegetarian and thinks it's terrible! And
what about the cat box? If you've lived with Fluffy long enough, it's
very possible you don't even smell it anymore. But just to be sure,
have someone else come in and give you an honest opinion.
Any smell can be off-putting to a buyer, no matter what it is. True,
you can't stop living in your house while you're trying to sell it -
but be aware that everything counts when it comes to selling. So, try
to keep some spray odor neutralizer on hand and give the kitchen, baths
and main living areas a spritz before you walk out the door.
Well, we'd like it if it were roomier...
Buyers have no idea about the flow or space of your home until they
enter it. And, to sell quickly it behooves you to make the house seem
as spacious and open as possible. This is achieved sometimes in the
most simple ways...
Take unused appliances and knickknack off the countertops to really
show off the work space. Have the kids pick up all the toys off the
floor in their rooms. It not only makes the room seem bigger, but it
also gives the buyers easier access to the closets, etc.
But even this isn't enough!
Adhering to the above principles might get you started getting your
home ready to show, but it's not enough to make your home top choice
in buyer's minds! Each situation is different and these are just general
tips to get you started. The best way to find out what you need to do
for YOUR home - is to contact a Realtor and have them walk through your
home and give you an honest, professional opinion.
We at Austin Homes and Real Estate are professionals at selling homes
and can guide you throughout the showing process, bring you buyers that
are qualified and ready to buy your home and help you negotiate the
legal terms in the contracts to get you the top price for your home.
Call us today to see what we can do for you! (512)567-7053.
David Hood
Austin Homes & Real Estate
(512)567-7053
