vacated the house, the buyer can take the opportunity to envision their own life here. The best thing you can do is give them a nudge in the right direction. If you can spare a few pieces of your furniture, and it really takes a few pieces, place certain pieces strategically to help the buyer establish what they can do with the space. One chair by the window is enough for the buyer to picture a relaxing morning with a book staring out at the view. A table in the dining room provides an idea of the space available to work with and the number of people it can accommodate for dinner. These subtle hints are not too much and will create the blank canvas aspect that you are going for, plus they will do wonders to encourage buyers to begin envisioning their own lives here. A few plants here and there on countertops will bring color and life back into the house. It could easily be the difference between a sale and a near miss, so it’s worth the effort.
UPDATE FIXTURES
Anything that is broken must be repaired, and anything that looks rundown should be replaced. Again, this is so the buyer does not straight away get overwhelmed with a list of “little” things to change and fix if they agree to buy. You want your buyer to be comfortable, so they can take possession of the keys and start living. Anything that appears to be too much of a “fixer-upper” will be a major turnoff for most buyers. Ensure that you check all doorknobs, faucets, and lights, and address any issues.
RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE
Let’s backtrack a little. All the advice you have received so far is based on the assumption that you will attract buyers to come for a viewing. Before we reach that stage, you need to consider a few aspects to ensure they are in place. This comes down to the right price and right time. Avoid, if
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