So You Want to Sell Your Home - Part 8 - Standing Out From the Competition!

In previous posts I have emphasized that price is the number one issue in getting a home sold. However, what that really means is that the price must reflect the condition of the home being sold.

Real estate buyers, especially in today's market, look very closely at price and condition. Buyers believe that what they see is what they get and what they see determines what they are willing to pay for the home.

Buyers typically prioritize, whether consciously or not, a home in this order:

1. Curb appeal
2. Entryway
3. Kitchen
4. Master Bedroom & Bath
5. Living Areas
6. Other Bedrooms
7. Backyard

Curb appeal, believe it or not, has a major impact on how the buyer(s) view the rest of the house. It is the first thing they see when they approach your property. It sets not only expectation, but also the perception of how they view the remainder of the home.

In future posts, we will discuss how we can address curb appeal, as well as the remaining six priorities of the buyer, following the staging formula of 3P - 2F:

• plantings
• paint
• pictures
• fixtures
• furnishings

For information on getting your home ready to sell or for a copy of my 99 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell, call me at 706-207-5290 or click here to send me an email request.