Selling a home in Calgary is very competitive. If you’re listing your home
for sale, then of course you’ll want to make the best impression possible
for potential home buyers. But, just to have a little fun, say you don’t want
to sell your property. What could you do to discourage those who view
your home?
Well, you could have your pets in the home during showings. That will
certainly make it uncomfortable for some buyers – especially those
with pet allergies.
You could also leave personal items around, such as family pictures
and trophies. That will make it more difficult for a buyer to imagine
himself and his family living there. It might even make him feel a bit
like an intruder!
Clutter in bedrooms, closets and other areas of the home will make
those spaces feel less spacious than they really are, as well as make
visitors feel uncomfortable.
If you really want to turn off a buyer, then put off doing any minor
repairs. A dripping tap, torn carpet, flickering lights, dent in the wall,
or other maintenance issues are certain to gain a buyer’s attention.
If all that doesn’t shoo away a buyer from your home, then stick
around during a viewing and follow him and his family from room to
room telling them everything you can about your home. That will
certainly make him feel uneasy.
Of course, we’re just having a bit of fun here. When you put your
home on the market, you want to sell it!
It’s easy to avoid all the pitfalls described above and ensure potential
buyers appreciate the full value of your home.
So when you’re preparing for showings, think of ways you can make
your property appear its best, and make the buyer feel welcomed and
comfortable viewing it.
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