Preparation Pays Off When Selling A Home

January 19, 2008

Preparing a home to be most appealing to prospective buyers is a key element in today’s market when sales are generally sluggish. Buyers are out there seeking the best possible home that satisfies their needs and tastes, and sellers need to market their properties. Both parties are most likely to achieve their objective if the house is ready to create a positive impression with prospects inspecting it.

One rather simple but vitally important action is to declutter the house. Nearly all successful Realtors agree with this recommendation. Remove toys, furniture and decorative items that don’t enhance the appeal of the residence. Prospects need to see space where they can envision their own belongings. There are an increasing number of professional "decluttering consultants" who can help in this process, but many homeowners can handle the task themselves. Look at your home from the perspective of a buyer.

When planning a remodeling project, keep in mind the baby boomer generation as they move toward old age. Modify your home in a way that will be appealing to this major segment of home buyers. This might include renovations ranging from the simple things like installing levered handle doorknobs (friendly to arthritic hands) to more complex additions, such as installing stair lifts.

Posted in Helpful Hints, Things of Interest, Local Business, Real Estate, All Things San Diego