First impressions count! Do you remember your first impressions of your present home? What made you want to buy it? The features or amenities that first attracted you are probably the same ones that will sell your home.
Prospective buyers’ first impression of your home is the feeling they get when approaching your property. Each home has its own unique features–trees and shrubs which soften structural lines, unusual architectural features, such as bay windows, or a beautifully landscaped entrance. Whether your home is modern or elegant traditional, the approach to your home makes a statement. Since most buyers are looking for a home that has both charm and class, it pays to keep your grounds well-maintained and attractive. If the exterior appearance of your home and yard is pleasing, buyers will want to see the interior.
The most important of our senses is the sense of smell; your house must smell good, otherwise, if it looks great but it smells bad, your prospective buyer won’t stay long enough to see the bathrooms. This is tricky because we are creatures of habits, and yes! my theory is we can either get use to a good scent around us as well as an odor if you give us enough time. But your buyer won’t be in your house long enough to get used to that. So give your house a fresh crispy smell prior to a showing.