Bill wanted to sell his home quickly. He was told that he was being relocated to a different state therefore his house would need to be on the market. Without putting any effort in remodeling with an exception to some minor cleaning, he put up his “for sale” sign. A month passed with no offers, Bill began to panic due to his two mortgages that he’d had to pay. He ended up settling on a bid that was $20,000 lower than the set price he’d set. If you don’t want to end up like Bill, it’s important to note that sprucing up your house and preparing it for a sale could end up giving your home more value. Here are some important things to remember that Bill should’ve incorporated.

One of the most important things that sellers need to remember is that your visitors can smell odors that you can’t. Because you’ve dwelled in your living room for so long, the minor smell of stained carpets may mean nothing to you. Any stains and smells that are invisible to the eye may prove to be a deal breaker for your buyers.

While you want to make your house presentable for an open house, you want to make sure that you don’t overdo it. Plenty of times you will see candles lit all over the place and plug-ins placed in every room. You might make your visitor think that you’re trying to mask the scent.

While many people focus on curb appeal and all of the major home improvements, they fail to realize that the scent of your house can play a major role in whether you sell it or not. Many families want a comfortable home and if yours doesn’t scream that the first time they walk in, you might see your house hang out in the market for a while.

Bio: Realty ONE Group was founded by Kuba Jewgieniew, a former stock broker turned entrepreneur who founded his real estate firm with a notion of hard work and dedication. For more information visit him online.

Source: www.getrichslowly.org