If you have ever talked through a model home then you know they are designed to lure in buyer's with their appeal.  Builders hire interior designers and spend thousands of dollars making sure their model homes give off the best possible vibe. 

Did you know as a home seller in Southeast Texas you can use a few simple tricks of the professionals to help your home sell?

Here's four tips/tricks that will help you sell your home faster and for a better price:

1. The First Impression!  Research shows that a buyer has formed a lasting impression of your home within the first 15 seconds.  Here's what to do.  Put effort into the first room the buyer sees when they walk in the door.  Grab them right away and create a favorable impression.
2. Create a neutral environment!  The best way to make a buyer "feel at home" is to pay attention to the colors the buyer will see, the smells they will smell, and the sounds they will hear.  If any of these are distracting (ie: outdated or bold colors, odors, loud TV's or radios) they will distract the buyer from your home.
3. De-clutter to Create Space!   Over the years homeowners collect an amazing amount of stuff.  You might not even notice how full your home seems to a prospective buyer.  Take this tip, de-clutter.  We have a saying in real estate "clutter eats equity".  If you home seems crowded it makes the rooms seem small.  When you are trying to sell, its time to box stuff up and put it away.  You might even want to move some furniture to storage. 
4. Small Details Have Impact!  A house that shows poorly as a result of an overgrown lawn, peeling paint, or simply dirt and dust may create an overall feeling that the house has not been well cared for.  Buyers will start looking for other potential problems if they notice many small details that have been neglected.  Before marketing your home for sale take a good close look at how you can touch up, clean up the simple things. 

Southeast Texas home sellers are facing a lot of competition right now.  We have more homes for sale than we currently have buyers to buy them.  You have to assume the same buyer that looks at your home will have at least five or more comparable homes to look at also.  In order to sell your home at the best price in the faster time it has to stand out. 

If you need more professional guidance on how to sell your Southeast Texas home, contact me for a free home enhancement guide.  I'll work to help you get the best price in a time frame that works for your needs.  Call me today and let's get started.

Photo Credit:  "Magic Trick", Troy Holden