One advantage of selling an empty house is that it allows potential buyers to fully envision the space. Without the distractions of furniture and personal decor, buyers can imagine their own belongings in each room and mentally place themselves within the vacant spaces. For homeowners with clutter or distinctive tastes in decoration, an empty house can be beneficial. Excessive personalization can distract potential buyers, making it difficult for them to picture themselves in the home. There are effective ways to make an empty house feel welcoming. The goal is to create an impression of a home ready for a new family to start making memories, rather than one that appears neglected or abandoned. A house needs character to encourage a sale, and there are strategies to imbue a vacant home with the right amount of personality.
CLEAN! THEN CLEAN MORE!!
This sounds obvious — cleanliness is next to salesmanship. However, many sellers believe a quick vacuum once they have packed up their stuff is enough to call the place clean. A house must sparkle to the point where it does not appear as if it has ever been lived in. Buyers are looking for a fresh start in their home- buying experience and will turn away from anything not meeting their “fresh start” expectations. Bear in mind that moving furniture out of the house exposes all floor and wall areas. Keep up with cleaning on a regular basis for however long it takes to sell. The buyer will use the sense of smell as much as sight in viewing the house. Eliminate all pet and food odors. Make sure the place smells fresh always. Keep the home aired out by opening windows every few days, and invest in plug-in air fresheners for a longer lasting effect. Keep the home smelling fresh and well- maintained, rather than musty and deserted.
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