Birkdale and Birkdake Village Real Estate | The Importance of First Impressions

You know the old cliche 'You don't get a second chance to make a first impression'. This statement holds true more now than ever when it comes to selling your Birkdale, Birkdale Village and Huntersville NC home.

First impressions are everything and can make a difference between selling your home for top dollar versus staying on the market too long and getting less than you had anticipated.

Here are some tips.

Outside the home:

• Does the trim need painting?
• Are there toys that need to be put away?
• Is the mailbox in good shape?
• Is your doorbell in good working order?
• Is the front door in need of fresh paint of stain?
• Is the storm door clean?
• Are the potted plants dead or flourishing?
• Is the welcome mat clean?
• Does the porch or stoop need sweeping?
• Is there growth(foliage) overgrown and blocking the entrance?
  
  

Inside the home - First Impressions:

• Is the first thing a prospective buyers smells a litter box or presence of an animal?
• Is the presence of a smoke obvious? (you may need to have drapes, carpet and upholstery cleaned)
• In a word (clean, clean, clean ) from top to bottom.

Rooms

• Pre-pack if necessary. Buyers want to see your home not your furniture, trophy's and collectibles.
• Put away things that are not needed for everyday activities.
• Consider temporary storage like a POD if necessary.
• Buyers do not want to see wild bright colors. Neutral paint any rooms you have personalized.

These are just a few things that can help you make a great first impression.

Remember you can always see ALL the Huntersville NC Homes For Sale on the right side of this website!

Your Birkdale and Birkdale Area Agent can offer assistance in these areas in many different ways. List your home with us and we will pay for a thorough cleaning. As a Real Living agent we have a corporate discount with PODS to help you with these costs. We will give you a FREE market analysis and opinion on making that first impression!