How to have a successful open home
How to: have a successful open home
You may have heard the saying that “first impressions matter” however when it comes to selling your home the mantra should be more in line with every impression mattering. How well presented your property is for an open for inspection can be the difference between impressing and deterring a potential buyer. Alongside this is the importance of highlighting how well-maintained and cared for the property is in conjunction with the home’s stand out features.
The Overall Feel
The overall feel of the home is crucial in presenting the property well and one of the easiest ways to ensure this is achieved is by securing the best possible lighting. Ensure that all lights are turned on for the duration of the inspection and all windows, curtains & blinds are open. Also making sure everything is neat, tidy, clean and fresh; all the aspects we know buyers look at when inspecting.
Playing background music and having candles burning around the home also adds to the overall ambiance and encourages buyers to stay longer.
Styling
Depending on your selling goals, hire furniture can also be a great way to ensure consistent and complimentary styling for a home throughout the duration of the sales campaign. This furniture provides an opportunity for buyers to envision how they would live in the property and without a doubt adds to the appeal – and better still, your final sale price.
If you’re working with what you’ve already got, adding a few pieces which offer aesthetic value can work wonders. Just be mindful you don’t overdo it, as you want to ensure the property feels loved and cosy rather than clinical and over-styled. A good real estate agent can help you with this.
It’s crucial to not disregard the exterior of a property, the outside especially if it’s an entertaining zone can make or break the prospective buyer’s impression of the property. Carry the same level of effort from the inside onto the outside and ensure gardens are neatened and presentable.