You've listed your property. You've spent your evenings after work and weekends with people traipsing through your home. You've done everything you can possibly think of and your Charlotte NC real estate is still sitting on the market while others around you are selling. Why isn't your home selling?
You've cleaned your home—you think. Let's examine a few areas that many people tend to overlook:
· Have you de-cluttered? Make your home look as spacious as you possibly can. Collectibles and family items are simply not appealing to buyers--you don't want to distract them and you DO want them to be able to envision their own belongings in your home. Too many of your 'things' make them feel as though they are intruding.
· Have you stuffed all of your “stuff” in cabinets thinking no one will be bold enough to open cabinets and look inside? In fact, most buyers DO open drawers and cabinets, and will definitely look in your closets. So, don't stash all your stuff in the closets. Besides being untidy, it is likely that overstuffed closets will fall out in an avalanche when an unsuspecting buyer happens to take a peek. My recommendation: You're getting ready to move anyway, why not pack it away NOW?
· Are the dirty dishes stacked up, clothes in the laundry baskets, or used towels all over the bathroom? Just because you have to live in your Charlotte NC real estate until you sell it doesn't mean it looks good to your buyers. The 'lived in' look only makes your home look comfortable when friends and family visit, not prospective buyers.
· Does your loving pet adore your visitors? Even the most well-behaved dog or cat may be a distraction. Not everybody is a pet lover, and even if they are, they don't want to have to deal with your pets while viewing a home. Keep your dogs and cats in their crates when buyers come to see your Charlotte NC real estate listing or better yet, if you're able to do so, take them with you during the showing.
· Is the lawn mower sitting on the patio, the pool skimmer lying on the lawn; are the kid's bikes piled up in the driveway? The inside of your home isn't the only place that shouldn't look 'lived in' when you are showing your home to the public. Again, pack it up or tuck it away neatly.
Little things do mean a lot. Don't let those little nail holes, stray wires from a removed fixture, or coffee stains on the carpet go unheeded. Your buyer is not going to want to fix those things when they move in, especially not in this economy when a good number of home buyers are looking for pristine, move-in-ready homes for sale in Charlotte NC. And, it makes potential buyers think that if minor repairs haven't been taken care of, most likely, major repairs have been let go also. Take the time to do minor home fix ups and make your house look as inviting as possible.
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