What Buyers Look For
Ok, so we are about to list your home and you think you have it
right. We have given you our advice and some complimentary staging options,
then you start to second guess what the potential buyers will like or dislike!.
But this is where you have to relax because part of our service is to take away
anxiety, and selling your home should not be stressful.
So usually they are ok with the price range or they would not see the
value in your home and their realtor would not be showing it to them. Remember
first impressions, the home has to have good curb appeal, grass cut and weed
wacked, front door and entrance washed down and sparkling clean. If they have a
negative at the front door such as lack of TLC it will follow them through the
home and everything they look at. Blinds up for showings, remember it’s show time!
Light and space is what most buyers like and you already de-cluttered didn’t
you?
Tick the Boxes: They begin the
walk-through and hopefully start to tick the boxes. Flooring, appliances, open
concept. The floors look good and the job you did on cleaning the house is
paying off. Nobody likes someone else’s dirt.
Projects: Most people don’t
mind one maybe two projects especially if they are cosmetic, but don’t have the
“they can fix it attitude” because you are setting yourself up for a low offer.
Organized: Features that help
keep them organized are important to many home buyers. Having a laundry room
where they can keep laundry out of sight in a separate room is good. In a
recent survey 90% of those surveyed said it was a huge plus. An astounding 57%
said they would be unlikely to buy a home without it.
Entertaining: They will picture
their family and friends visiting, have they got the space, is there some
outdoor living.
Efficiency: A top priority for
many buyers is the energy efficiency of the home, insulation, how are the
windows, have the furnaces been maintained, and is the home energy-star rated
Location: Will the home work
for them as the kids grow up, school location as well as the homes location can
be a big plus or minus.
Road access: How hard or easy
will it be to get to work, and what is the travel time at both busy times of
the day.
Ninety percent of buyers are looking for a
linen closet in their bathrooms to help keep towels and toiletries organized.
Garage space for storage of bikes, lawn care and sports equipment is high on
their wish list. A walk-in pantry in the kitchen is considered desirable by 85%
of respondents.
When buying or selling a home there are many things to consider that are on the top of home buyers minds. - We are here to help - contact us on 403-850-0669 or info@calgarydreamhomes.com
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