HELP! Get This Home Off the Market!

Many sellers are stuck with their homes currently on the market for days, months and even years! With the buyers reluctance to purchase these homes and the tight restraints on lending, there are a few things that you can do to make sure your home is in tip top shape to sell.

• Make sure it is in sounds condition: When trying to sell a home in this market, it is imperative that the condition of the home is nothing less than perfect. Most buyers do not have the extra funds to make large renovations to homes nor are many looking to do this sue to time and energy.Make sure all the cracks in the walls are filled, the home is freshly painted, the floorboards are all in good place, and that the carpet is spotless. It is small things like this that can deter a buyer from purchasing your home over another.
• De-personalize the home for showings: This is something that is very important when showing a home. Put away all photos of the family, paint the walls neutral colors, and get rid of any distinct odors. Buyers want to envision themselves in this home, not your family.
• Make it Green: This market has made buyers environmentally friendly and unfortunately not neccessarly for nature itself. Buyers are looking for energy efficient upgrades such as tankless water heaters and efficient windows in order to save themselves when it comes to bills. It is a hard economy for may people right now so any costs that can be saved will put your home on top of the list.
• Extra rooms: Large space is always nice but in times of a hard economy, people are downgrading. This means that many people want to have an office or den rather than one large living room. They may need to save money by staying at home and working a few days a week rather than there typical commute.