Minneapolis Minnesota Real Estate Blog

A sale will often depend upon the way it looks. It seems that a large portion of the buying decision is influenced my emotion. Aesthetics have a powerful ability to affect emotions. This article covers a few of the biggest errors in terms of appearance that sellers in the Downtown Minneapolis Minnesota area, in order to steer clear of these errors and obtain more money selling your home.

A common mistake which makes your home less attractive is the type of lighting that a buyer will see it in. A house that has a lot of natural light and is bright seems welcoming. Houses that are dark seem to be much more gloomy.

Make sure the windows are open and the curtains are pulled back. Adding some extra lighting to a house will help if it has poor natural light.

The subtle taste of how your house smells has a big impact on the buyer.

Mistake #2 - Lack of Attention to Scent Although it's pleasant to subtly lend fragrance to the home, at all costs avoid strong overpowering smells.

No buyer will want to have to deal with any type of bad smells that exist in your house when they tour it. Use of some air fresheners prior to showing the house can work wonders.

The inside of your house is not the only place you should pay attention to.

Mistake #3 - Poor Exterior First Impression The exterior, including the paint and the front yard, both play an important factor in the buyer's decision making process.

Keep in mind, the outside provides homebuyers with their initial image of the home.

Mistake #4 - Another frequent error made is having rooms painted unappealing and strange colors, such as, orange. Perhaps pink appeals to you or matches with your paintings. While you may like the color scheme in your home it may be a big turn off for a potential buyer.

Does it make sense to go out on a limb? Before showing your house, make sure all the walls are painted a neutral color.

Mistake #5 - Not Making Obvious Repairs

Spray WD-40 on any squeaking hinges. Make sure to have any necessary repairs made to major utility equipment. In the event that kitchen cupboards or counters are marred or outdated, replacing them is likely to be needed.

Tiles need to be completely cleaned of grime and dirt. Often times it could even pay to replace old windows.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Downtown Minneapolis Minnesota real estate. I will be more than glad to answer your questions and please feel free to contact me, Mike Weiland with the Weiland Group of Edina Realty with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions. Phone me at my cellular number, 612-735-6834 is the best way to reach me. You can also reach me at my email address mike@mikeweiland.com.

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