Simple Ideas To Make Your
Home More Welcoming To Buyers
It may seem obvious, but
many sellers fail to recognize that a home that feels, looks, and smells
welcoming and homey will more likely raise a buyer's interest when they come
for a showing. Of course, you think your
home is pretty comfortable and welcoming already, but there are a few things
you can do to make buyers feel right at home from the moment they walk in the
door.
Lead With The Nose
If your home smells good,
it will make buyers want to stick around longer. The sense of smell is the strongest of all
the five senses in its connection to our emotions. Certain smells simply make us feel
comfortable and at home no matter where we are.
There are a few smells that are almost universal. Try a flameless scented burner that is safe
but releases a wonderful fragrance in your home. Choose scents like vanilla or spices, smells
that remind people of home cooking and sweet treats.
Be sure your fragrance
isn't overwhelming, however, and don't use it to mask other odors like cat
litter or food smells. Buyers will know
right away you are trying to hide something!
Let The Light Shine In
Clean your windows and
open all of the blinds and curtains to let the sunshine into the home. The warm feeling will make your buyers want
to settle in and bask in the glow. A
brightly lit home looks bigger, too, while a dark home will appear smaller.
Be sure you replace burnt
out light bulbs so your home will be fully lit and have a welcoming glow even
in the evening or on a cloudy day.
Set The Table
It may seem odd, but a
table set as though a family is about to sit down to a meal makes the home feel
lived in and comfortable without being cluttered or too personal. Set the table with matching dishes and a nice
but simple centerpiece, to give the dining room that ready to sit down feel.
Making buyers see your
house as a home is important in getting them really interested in making it
their home. With just a few simple
adjustments, you can create a feeling that welcomes buyers to settle in-they
will want to make an offer so they never have to leave!