So you are about to list your Calgary home and you think you have it right. We have given you our advice and some complimentary staging options, then you start to second guess, what the potential buyers will like or dislike this or that!. But this is where you have to relax because part of our service is to take away anxiety, and selling your home should not be stressful.
They are viewing because it is in their price range.
So usually they are ok with the price range or they would not see the value in your home and their realtor would not be showing it to them. Remember first impressions, the home has to have good curb appeal, grass cut and weed wacked, front door and entrance washed down and sparkling clean.
Is the Front Door Clean
If they have a negative at the front door, such as lack of TLC - it will follow them through the home and everything they look at! Blinds up for showings, remember it’s show time! Light and space is what most buyers like, and you already de-cluttered didn’t you?
Tick the Boxes:
They begin the walk-through and hopefully start to tick the boxes. Flooring, appliances, open concept. The floors look good and the job you did on cleaning the house is paying off. Nobody likes someone else’s dirt.
Projects:
Most people don’t mind one maybe two projects especially if they are cosmetic, but don’t have the “they can fix it attitude” because you are setting yourself up for a low ball offer.
Organised:
Features that help keep them organised are important to many Calgary home buyers. Having a laundry room where they can keep laundry out of sight in a separate room is good. In a recent survey 90% of those surveyed said it was a huge plus. An astounding 57% said they would be unlikely to buy a home without it.
Entertaining
They will picture their family and friends visiting, have they got the space, is there some outdoor living, where is the BBQ going to be set up..
Efficiency:
A top priority for many buyers is the energy efficiency of the home, insulation, how are the windows, have the furnaces been maintained, and a bonus is if the home is energy-star rated.
Location:
Will the home work for them as the kids grow up, school location, travel time to work (check busy times of the day), is it close to the LRT, where is little Johnnies hockey club compared to the home location. These points you have to consider and can be a big plus or minus.
Storage
Ninety percent of buyers are looking for a linen closet in their bathrooms to help keep towels and toiletries organised. Is there a walk-in pantry off the kitchen, considered desirable by 85% of respondents.
The Garage
Garage space for storage of bikes, lawn care and sports equipment is high on a buyers wish list. And the big one - will the cars/truck fit!
When buying or selling a home there are many features to consider of being the "Top of Mind" of home buyers.
Remember we are here to help! Text/Call: Stewart: 403-850-0669.
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