First impression when selling a home

First impression when selling a home

“You never get a second chance at a first impression when selling a home.”  Keep this simple phrase in mind when you sell your home. As realtors we can help you, and give you advice on ways to make your house give the best first impression.

Price and location are the most important factors when selling a home. But most buyers, apart from those looking at investment properties, buy a home with emotions, as well. Emotions when  buying a home may be a stronger factor in the buying decision than you might think.

For buyers,  a home is not just a place to live. A home must give a comfortable, secure and happy feel. A home is a place to raise a family and enjoy time spent with friends and relatives. As a seller it is important to cultivate these feelings while a potential buyer views your home for sale. With most buyers the feel of the home is already triggered when arriving at the showing. The buyer’s impression of the home begins at the driveway and continues throughout the showing of the home. And this first impression may also be taken into the consideration on how the property is valued.

Homes for sale that give the right first impression at the start tend to sell faster and at a higher price. As buying realtors we have experienced this often enough. In fact, we often mention the 20 second rule. Many buyers only need 20 seconds to make their decision. This means a short time span to impress a potential buyer.