Bonnyville Homes Blog

Every person that is looking to sell their home wants to ensure that it gets sold as quickly as possible. When a house languishes on the market for too long, it’s natural for people to wonder whether there’s something wrong with it, and this impacts the asking price. Here are a few tips that can help you sell your home fast:

Rent A Storage Unit For The Duration That House Is Put On The Market

You might feel that the simplest way to de-clutter all the areas in your house is to simply shove all the items into the closets and cabinets. However, this isn’t a good idea. A serious homebuyer will always want to check the storage spaces to ensure that they would be able to keep everything in an organized manner.

If your closet spaces seem crammed and chockablock with various things, prospective homebuyers may feel the house doesn’t have sufficient storage space. One of the best ways to overcome this problem is to rent a storage unit to keep all the things you don’t require while your house is on the market. Make sure your home looks neat and clean and rid of items that you aren’t using/don’t need.

Hire A Professional To Photograph And Stage Your Property

Professional home stagers have the experience to look at your house from the buyers’ perspective. They know exactly how to mask the flaws and highlight it’s salient features. The listing photos are important when it comes to creating a great first impression on buyers. Research indicates that properties which have more than six photos on their online listings have far greater chances of being viewed by buyers.

However, not every home buyer wants to get their home staged, and many may not have the budget for it either. You can get your real estate agent to walk through the house and look at it from a marketing standpoint. They would be able to give you a more objective view of whether it requires staging or not.

Hire An Experienced Real Estate Agent

It’s important that you conduct a certain amount of research on various local real estate agents. Compare them on the basis of their experience and the number of houses they have sold in the past. It important that you interview a few of them to understand whether they would be a good fit for you. They should be communicative and able to tell you exactly what buyers would like or dislike about your home.

This indicates they have solid knowledge and experience in this space. Check whether they hire professionals to take photographs of various areas of your house, to place on their site. Find out what digital marketing methods they use. Today, most prospective home buyers check social media and other sites to look for the right properties and your property needs to be listed there.

In addition to all these things, ensure that you to move all personal items from your house, make small repairs and minor upgrades, and do a certain amount of promotion yourself. It’s also important that you time the sale right. Typically, summer and spring are known to be the best times to sell.

If you’re looking to sell your home and want an experienced Real Estate Agent in Bonnyville, Alberta, look no further! Get in touch with Gerry Storoschuk, Bonnyville REALTOR® and get your home sold!

Home buyers want the house to be in a pristine condition while they are inspecting it. A large majority of buyers may turn around and walk away if they notice any issues. Here is a list of things that can be a turnoff for homebuyers:

Unpleasant Odours

One of the biggest turnoffs for homebuyers is an unpleasant odour.  Cigarette smoke and pets or even the odour of mildew doesn’t create a good impression on buyers. Get rid of all unpleasant odours prior to the buyers’ visit. Ensure your house has a clean and fresh atmosphere.

Pets That Greet You at Doorways

Dogs often frighten many people or can even irritate some people. Buyers will have a better response if there are no animals present during the showings. Have someone look after your pet or ensure they are in a special enclosure or areas during showings. This shows you respect the homebuyers.

Untidy Bathrooms

Dirty or untidy bathrooms are a turnoff for many buyers. If you are keen on selling your house, scrubbing the tiles and grout, installing a new shower, adding fresh towels, and shower curtains are all crucial aspects to focus on.

Dim Rooms

Many homebuyers find dim and dark houses to be a turn-off. Brighten the house up by:

•   Replacing dim lighting
•   Installing new lighting fixtures
•   Draw back the curtains and let the light stream in
•   Install skylights if possible
•   Repaint rooms to reflect light
•   Trim the trees outside that keeps your house in shadows

Aside from these things, dirty windows can prove to be another turnoff for some buyers. Clean them inside out to help bring in additional sunlight. Consider replacing any broken windows, you can detect them by looking for fog residue that doesn’t come off.

Walls Covered With Wallpapers

Wallpapers too can prove to be a turnoff for many prospective buyers. People who enjoy putting up wallpapers may not like the wallpaper you have chosen. It is a personal touch that buyers want to add themselves. While selling your house, consider what the buyers might want. Their preferences matter much more than yours. Remove the existing wallpaper and paint the wall. Avoid painting over the wallpaper as it is easily noticeable and buyers know removing it is far more difficult.

Moisture in Basements

The damp smell in basements is an instant turnoff for many. This moisture buildup is a result of water pooling near the structure’s foundation. Some common reasons for this include:

•   Clogged underground drains
•   No existing rain gutters on the roofline
•   Downspouts aimed in the wrong direction

Ill-Maintained Curb

In order to sell your house at the best possible price, start from the curb. Many buyers refuse to inspect houses that have old or peeling paint, ill-maintained yard or sagging doors, fix the doors and the yard to get buyers interested in your house.

Sellers Present At Showings

Consider leaving the house when buyers visit. Being present during showings makes them uncomfortable when they’re inspecting closets and other rooms. Give the buyer space to move around and check out everything without feeling uncomfortable or awkward.

By avoiding these potential turnoffs while selling your house, you can ensure that potential buyers have a more positive feel about your property, increasing the chances of a sale.

Need help selling your home? Get in touch with Gerry Storoschuk and get your home sold today!