Thinking of selling your a home in the Cape Coral, Fort Myers or surrounding area? Remember to leave a great first impression from the outside to inspire a prospective buyer to see what is on the inside!
Professional “staging” may include the exterior, but if you’re doing it all yourself, try the five things outlined in this video.
1 – Landscape & lawn.
That’s the first impression; make it a good one.
Mow, prune, edge and get rid of junk!
2 – Paint And Clean!
You don’t have to do the whole house, but the front door and lintels should either be painted or cleaned.
3 – Leaks & Repairs
Small visible problems can become large mental objections and change how someone feels about your house.
Fix ‘em beforehand.
4 – Pets
Some people have allergies and concerns.
Time for Fido to visit a friend.
You weren’t including him with the house anyway.
5 – Get Fresh Eyes
Have your realtor or a friend who’s willing to be candid tell you what you missed. Or pay a staging professional for a report.
We don’t really see familiar things well – so let them be your ‘test buyer’ so you can present the best first impression to the real ones.
At Title Junction we care about helping you succeed with your real estate goals. Have questions? Give us a call at 239.415.6574.
In case you missed it, check out our last Title Junction post to see How To Prepare For An Internet Showing.