First Impressions Count When Selling Your Home...
Have you ever tried to sell a car? Usually you
do things like clean out the inside and trunk, wash and polish the
exterior, clean the tires and make the shine, and fix any minor flaws it
may have such as buttons that don’t work or a cracked windshield. All of
this in order to impress a potential buyer.
Have you ever been on a first date? Usually
you do things like take a shower, wash your hair, put on clean clothes,
put on make up (if you’re a woman) or shave (if you’re a man), and brush
your teeth. All of this in order to impress the person in hopes they
will go out with you again.
Have you ever been on a job interview? Usually
you do things like take a shower, get cleaned up, brush your hair and
dress appropriately in order to impress your future employer.
Have you ever put your house on the market?
Usually you ---- stick a sign in the yard.
Well, no.
Why wouldn’t you put the same care and attention into
selling possibly your greatest asset that you would do in making a good
and lasting first impression in any other area of your life?
Anyone can tell you what to do to make a good first
impression. But ultimately someone has to put it into practice.
This is particularly true of preparing a house for sale.
A professional Home Stager knows how to properly
address a wide variety of critical presentation areas, from the
obvious (such as physical space, light and traffic flow) to the obscure,
often deal-making or breaking. A first impression only takes 15-30
seconds and staging increases the possibilities of a favorable first
impression.
These days, a vast majority of potential buyers
are looking at a house online before they try to see it in
person. The online photos are the very first opportunity for your house
to make an impression and become memorable. If the house doesn’t show
well online, the buyer most likely will not want to see it in person.
When you are ready to put your house on the market
and want to do what it takes to make a positive and lasting first
impression, please call in a professional. By creating a series
of positive, lasting first impressions; and showcasing your home’s best
features, a professional Home Stager is able to assist the buyer in
visualizing themselves in the house.
Written by Debra Burley at 256/478-0890 or visit
www.recreationshome.com
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