+ Maybe your home looks out onto an open field frequented by wildlife. Many people would like that view. + Your house might even have an unobstructed view of the sunset. That would interest potential buyers. + Patios are another great feature. Maybe the rest of your neighbors don’t have patios, or their patios are smaller. That vital feature could help you sell your home. + Location is something else that can set your property apart from others (not your addressed location, but rather your location compared to the surrounding homes). A buyer once paid extra for a townhouse simply because of its location within the complex. Most of the surrounding homes had no yards. However, a few shared a large half-acre “yard area.” One of the owners whose townhouse backed up to this yard area was able to sell his townhouse for a higher price. It set his property apart from others on the market. His home had a characteristic—the yard—shared by fewer than 10 percent of the others. He had the only available listing offering that feature. With this easy point of difference, the house sold for a higher price. Another townhouse seller in the same complex found a different unique feature. He didn’t have a yard, but he was still able to use his location to his advantage. His property backed up to a lake and fountain. That extra feature helped him sell his townhouse quickly and for a great price. + You might have a private location. For instance, your lot might be partially concealed by trees, or you might have an empty lot next to you. Use this to market your property. + Youmight have a unique backyard. If you have a larger backyard than your neighbors do, use that to your advantage. + A shady backyard can also help you sell your property. Some people like the idea of lounging in the shade, or enjoying the privacy it can bring.
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