which one is for them, so you need to highlight features that make your house stand out. Here is your opportunity to make the most of it and to make your features stand out. If your house has hardwood floors, for example, make sure they are gleaming. Do you have a dramatic view? Take those 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 point out the view, then it is likely not be enough to encourage a sale. There is psychology involved in 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 COLORS
Your home is how you express yourself. People can get a good read on who you are by the way you decorate, and your personality is in every room and spread throughout your home. That is not an advantage in home-selling. It means your home may be filled with different colors or funky wallpaper patterns. The best thing to do when selling is take it all back 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 in one 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.
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