Preparing to Sell Your Home This Spring? Here are Some Things You Can Do Now to Help Attract Multiple Buyers
Key points:
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COVID-19 has revamped homebuyer’s preferences.
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Working from home has made dedicated home offices a must-have on the buyer’s wishlist.
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Spacious outdoor areas have become more appealing.
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Vice of hearsay and sheer speculation, the kitchen remains the heart of the home.
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Creating a cozy, inviting environment through staging can significantly increase the perceived value of your home.
“If I may lay my cards on the table here, it seems that COVID-19 has done more than just promote hand sanitizer and toilet paper as top-of-mind commodities. The pandemic, darling that it is, has entirely revamped homebuyer preferences. Suddenly your dinky home office becomes a paradise for work-from-home aficionados. And who knew that the shrubs in your backyard could be serving ‘lush-green-outdoor-entertainment-venue’ vibes?
Now, let’s have a moment for our ever-reliable kitchens. Despite the whirlwind of change, some things remain evergreen. Kitchens, poppets, aren’t just for whipping up meals anymore, they are an essential component of the whole ‘home-sweet-home’ experience. According to the Times Of Real Estate (yes, that’s a thing), there’s a high chance your deal will go sour if your kitchen doesn’t give off the right aroma.
And finally, a word to the wise seller – staging. Now, I’m not suggesting you transform your abode into a Broadway set, but a touch of allure never hurt anyone. A well-staged home can trick (I mean, convince) potential buyers into perceiving your home as the manifestation of their dream dwelling.
In conclusion, getting your home off the market quicker than you can say ‘sold’ in 2021 is all about connectedness – the home office connects to work, the outdoor space connects to recreation, the kitchen connects to comfort and staging connects to the heart. Or the pocket, whichever is deeper.”
The ‘Hot Take’
“Talk about a plot twist! Who would have thought that a pandemic would turn a hermit-like life from a possibility to an absolute necessity? Thanks to our uninvited guest, COVID-19, our home has turned into our workplace, playground, theater, and whatnot. So, it’s no surprise that homebuyer preferences have done a complete 180. And let’s admit it, having a well-maintained yard and an ergonomic home office is way better than leaky faucets and carpets that smell like someone’s pet ferret, right?
So, here’s my two cents: it’s time to turn that extra closet into a home office, bring life to the backyard jungles, and ensure the kitchen doesn’t smell like yesterday’s burnt pancakes. Because nothing says ‘buy me’ better than a home that’s been tweaked to perfection.”
Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/preparing-to-sell-your-home-how-to-attract-buyers/
