8 Ways to Sell Your Home Quickly – Orange County, CA
So, you’re ready to sell your home! You’ve got your new place and you’ve put your existing one on the market, but now what do you do? To sell your home as quickly as possible you need to make the right impression on prospective buyers as soon as they cross the threshold and we’re going to show you just how you can do that with a few following tips.
Light
The first thing you need to do when encouraging prospective buyers is to open all curtains and drapes in your property to allow as much light in as possible. Light creates a welcoming atmosphere and influences feelings of relaxation and positivity while also making rooms appear larger than they are. For those rooms with little light consider purchasing a bulb with white light instead of yellow to mimic sunshine.
Fragrance
If a home is well lived in, it sometimes starts to smell musty. Even when it doesn’t, it’s a good idea to use an air purifier or incense the air with a natural and gentle fragrance. A subtle non-bitter or overpowering aroma creates a welcoming atmosphere especially when in a well-lit environment. The more welcome prospective buyers feel, the more likely it is they will decide your property is just what they are looking for.
Exterior Lights
When you’ve put your home on the market and you’re no longer residing there, turn your exterior lights on like the porch and the garden lights. This serves a dual purpose. First, it may be obvious due to the lack of furniture and activity in your house that it’s empty. Turning lights of dissuades squatters or opportunists from taking advantage of the empty dwelling. Second, if you have a late evening viewing, it creates a positive atmosphere for the buyers and shows them they have some form of outdoor security.
Order
If you still have possessions in the house, arrange them so they appear presentable. You’re not going to sell your house if it has unmade beds or dirty dishes in the sink. The same goes for children’s toys or everyday clutter. Buyers want their next dream home, and such things take away from the attractiveness of the environment. Also, make sure you thoroughly wipe down the walls if they are marked and clean the carpets, so the interior is as spotless as possible. Most people aren’t going to buy your home for top dollar if it looks soiled.
Pets
Not everyone likes animals and even those who do don’t want their time impeded by having them either jumping up at them or getting in the way, so keep any pets you have outside. Better yet, take the pets off of the property with you during showings. Animals carry a natural scent and sometimes it can be unpleasant or off-putting to potential buyers. To avoid the smell overpowering the freshness you want, keep them outside or take them to the dog park during viewings.
Interior Arrangement
Make the interior as appealing as you can. One way to do this is by arranging potted plants around key locations in the house. Try to pick plants that add color to the room but ones that also suit it without being an overt distraction. You can use fake or real plants depending on what’s easiest for you.
Remove Distractions
When showing your home to a prospective buyer you need to bring their attention to the room for them to really see what it offers in way of comfort and storage. To achieve that, don’t have a television or game console on playing as it will draw attention away from what you want them to see. Playing some gentle music in the background is fine, but remember music influences our emotions so choose the artist wisely.
Leave the Home During Showings
When your home is being shown to prospective buyers by an estate agent, find another location to be but do give the agent some contact details so they can reach you afterward. Seeing the owner while a house is being shown can be off putting for potential buyers, so it’s best to make yourself scarce so the agent can do their thing.
There you have it: some strategic tips to help you sell your house quickly. They might seem like no-brainers, but they really do make a difference.
Sell Your Home Now
If you do not want to go through the above steps, there is a faster way. JAM Properties, LLC is a real estate solutions company in Orange County, CA that buys properties directly from homeowners. This benefits you in a number of ways. First, we aren’t agents, so you don’t have to pay any commissions to anyone. Second, you don’t have to fix up or repair the home. You simply allow our friendly team of property specialists to view your home and make you an all-cash offer. Then, you accept or reject. It’s as easy as that, and there are never any obligations. We want to help you find a solution that will work for you and are creative in the offers we make. Let us know what you need, and we will find the best solution for you. Let’s chat today!
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