{"id":1204,"date":"2020-08-02T14:44:35","date_gmt":"2020-08-02T14:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/?p=1204"},"modified":"2020-09-02T14:53:06","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T14:53:06","slug":"marketing-your-home-for-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/2020\/08\/02\/marketing-your-home-for-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketing Your home for Selling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it\u2019s time to sell your house, there are many things to consider, but one thing that should be a no-brainer is how to make your home appealing and marketable to potential buyers.\u00a0 It will make the selling process so much easier if you can take the guesswork out of staging and presenting your home in a way that gets a sold sign on your front lawn as fast as possible.\u00a0 Think about these elements next time you have your property on the market.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1210\" src=\"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/16.png\" alt=\"Staged room\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/16-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/16-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/16-400x266.png 400w, https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/16.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>House Staging<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>How you present your home can make or break a potential sale.\u00a0 Most people have a hard time imagining their furniture or items in a home they are touring, so you have to sell the space and an idea of home with your stuff. Keep the house clean and uncluttered.\u00a0 Depersonalize the inside by removing family photos or artwork or decor that is specific to your family or design taste.\u00a0 You never know who is walking through your door and their need to feel like they can make the space theirs.\u00a0 You are trying to sell your house not invite someone to live in your space with your family.\u00a0 Create a blank canvas where the possibilities of design are endless.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>First Impressions Are Everything<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As soon as your potential buyer drives up to the house, the showing has begun.\u00a0 Buyers are already forming opinions before they even step inside the house.\u00a0 It is so important to upkeep and maintain your lawn and the outside of your home.\u00a0 The same goes for the backyard and areas surrounding the house.\u00a0 Clean up any old furniture, trash, or boxes that are giving the wrong impression.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Welcome Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You want your guests to feel like they have arrived home.\u00a0 You are selling a lifestyle to them; a possibility of what life could be like in this house.\u00a0 Coordinate with your realtor to have cookies or snacks to welcome buyers.\u00a0 Give them a little something unexpected when they arrive.\u00a0 A pleasing scent or candle will also make people feel more at ease and welcomed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Right Clientele<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Work with a realtor who knows serious buyers and people looking to purchase.\u00a0 If you just do blanket open houses, chances are you\u2019ll end up wasting more time.\u00a0 Having a realtor involved will increase your chances of your home only being shown to those who will follow up with an offer, rather than people who are out on the weekend looking to pass the time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1205\" src=\"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11.png\" alt=\"Office\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-400x266.png 400w, https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Trust Your Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From pricing, accepting offers, terms and conditions, you want someone in your corner who will help you in your selling journey.\u00a0 You do pay them a percentage of commission but having them carry the heavy work load will make selling your home a much easier process for you and your family.\u00a0 It\u2019s worth the money for a smooth transaction, it\u2019s money well spent for your sanity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Selling your home can be an easy process if you set yourself up for success.\u00a0 Consider a few of these ideas and concepts to make your journey a positive one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it\u2019s time to sell your house, there are many things to consider, but one thing that should be a no-brainer is how to make your home appealing and marketable to potential buyers.\u00a0 It will make the selling process so much easier if you can take the guesswork out of staging and presenting your home&hellip; 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