The number one way to make your house stand out is a painting strategy. Happily, it is also one of the cheapest options. In this case, we are talking about the interior paint. By taking some small steps, you can make the interior of your home look strikingly different.
The first issue to consider is molding. If you have beautiful molding, you want to highlight it. The best way to do this is to paint either it or the walls in a contrasting color. This will “frame” the walls with the molding and buyers will definitely notice it.
More and more homes these days have large open space plans. Creating a distinct look for such homes is often done with a unique furniture layout. Of course, you don’t want to go spend $20,000 on furniture for a home you are going to be moving out of. A better approach it to isolate a wall you want to highlight. Now paint it a strong color. This will draw the focus of the room and potential buyers to the wall. Controlling the focus in open space floor plans is the key to making an impression.
Smell. This is the cheapest tip you will ever find, but it really works. When you are expecting someone to view the home or are going to have an open house, bake cookies or something that smells great. People viewing the home will make an emotional connection to both food and see themselves living in the home. Flowers do not work as well.
Our fourth issue to consider is the lighting. For some reason, sellers tend to close blinds or at least do so partially. Do not! There are very few buyers that are looking for a dark, dank home to live in. Open the blinds and even the windows if it isn’t to noise, etc. By opening the home up, you let light in.
Our final tip is to create space in the home. Get rid of your junk! Walk around and ask yourself why each piece of furniture is where it is. If you don’t have a good answer, throw it out or stick it in storage. Try this and you will surprised how many things in your home are there because that is where you put them when you moved in!
The key to selling your home is taking the extra steps your competition does not. With these tips, now you can.
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