looks (“curb appeal”), and to others, (specific desired feature).
You do not have a lot of time to establish a curb appeal relationship with a prospective homebuyer. Whether surfing the web to view online photos from across the country, or cruising by your home in the family SUV on a Sunday afternoon outing, home shoppers will decide at a glance whether they want to see more. “We buy ugly houses” is a sign often seen nailed to electric poles. Rehabbers look for ugly houses so that they can pay the least amount possible; homebuyers looking for a deal — not a “basement bargain” — do not want an unattractive home. Creating va va voom is essential to attracting interest in your home. How your home looks upon entrance is vital to how long buyers will take to walk thru a home. It’s a compliment when buyers say that the home looks better in person, in that case fire the photographer. Photos should look equally amazing as the property. A well-prepared house may catch the attention of buyers who did not find the written description particularly compelling, but the photos piqued their interest. Likewise, a neglected house can cause a buyer previously excited by the description to cruise right on by. Step outside your front door and look — I mean really look — at your home and see if you can spot any imperfections. Is it appealing, pristine, and well-kept, or are there necessary repairs that you have been putting off? If you are in a condominium or cooperative take pictures and examine the photos or send them to a friend for their honest opinion After you’ve lived in a home for a long while, you’re not likely to examine it objectively. Listen to suggestions from real estate experts, your friends and/or potential home buyers about how you can make your home show better.
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