Are you planning to sell your property much the same as 8600 Venoy Ct in 22309 in Alexandria? When the seller makes the effort to give the buyer feeling that the property is his dream home, the buyer has a harder time moving on the next property. What steps can you take now to sell your Traditional-style townhouse in a Traditional-style section in 22309?
Nearly every buyer client shopping in Northern Virginia wants to live in a clutter-free space. However, for many property sellers, the idea of sorting through and removing all that unused stuff can feel like a tiring and intimidating chore. Here are a couple of words to the wise to make decluttering is easier than it seems, and help you sell your Traditional quickly for the best price.
Box up anything you don't use on a daily basis. You'll need to box it to move it anyway and small things take up an inordinate amount of space. This includes collectibles, kitchen gadgets, tools, jewelry, photos, toys and tech.
Do you need more storage place to declutter? In closets or in small homes, you can use the back of a door. There are a variety of over-the-door storage products. Some of them are designed specifically for scarves, hats, purses, jewelry, shoes and accessories.
The glass in your windows should almost always be visible. This opens up the home and let's the buyer see the surroundings.
Keep it simple is the theme today. And this applies to window treatments as well. Try light colors or neutral colors for curtain panels, draperies, blinds, or shades.
What about your property's interior paint scheme?
We all know that neutral colors are not exciting, but you should also know that they are best when you're selling your home.
It's usually a good idea to reduce contrasting colors wherever possible.
How can you make it easier for the buyer to envision your property as his or her home?
Your home is a personal statement about who you are. But when you put your home on the market, it's no longer your home. It's a product for sale.
The more your townhouse looks like your home, the less it's someone else's home. You want the buyer to be able to see the property as his or her home.
Deliberate these proposals:
- Switch plates, cabinet handles, and small pieces of housing hardware are an inexpensive and effective update.
- Arrange things to display the rooms purpose. This can help utility areas like a mud room or a tool room or craft area.
- If your kitchen is a little drab you can add a lot of color by placing some candy in clear canisters. Jelly beans, coated candies, foil wrapped candies can all add interest to photo and a room.
- How about writing a one-page letter detailing non-so-obvious benefits you've enjoyed while living at your home. I'll print it on some fancy paper or put it on our website.
In addition to staging your property, you're going to want to gather some basic information. How does your home stack-up against others for sale in
Alexandria? Buyers have access to a lot of information about real estate in Fairfax County. And most of the time most of the buyers will follow the path of least resistance and most reward.
If you're thinking about selling in 22309, I'm
Will Nesbitt and I'm ready to work for you. I'm the person to call if you need the opinion of a subjective specialist about your real estate's market value, and I can provide you with personalized ideas for your real estate in Alexandria. When you need us call me at (703)765-0300.
