curtains down and let the light shine through. Whatever it is that made you fall in love with your house, make sure they see it too. The golden trick to all of this is letting the buyers discover everything for themselves. If you must point out the floor or the view, then it is likely not enough to encourage a sale. There is a psychological aspect to selling a home. If buyers are to be convinced to part with a vast sum of money, they need to have confidence that it is their decision. Buyers do not want to feel convinced into saying yes; they’ll want to fall in love with the house on their own accord. Let the house speak for itself by making it look its best.
SMART COLOURS
Your home is a reflection of who you are. People can get a good sense of who you are by the way you decorate, and your personality is reflected in every room and throughout your home. That is not an advantage in home-selling. It means your home may be filled with a variety of colors or funky wallpaper patterns. The best thing to do when selling is to return everything to neutral. Choose plain but warm colors to invite a buyer in. If you keep the glaring pinks, purples, or football team colors in a teenager’s room, a buyer is going to be reminded that she is stepping into someone else’s memories. No one wants to feel like they are invading someone else’s space, so take it all back to neutral and let prospects put their own spin on it. It is best to paint over any woodwork or fixtures that are starting to look shabby to tidy up the place. The bonus of all that effort is that your house will have the “new home” smell that will make the buyer feel like they are moving into a brand-new home.
FURNITURE
Now that your accumulated memories and belongings have
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