Susie Hsu & Kevin Walsh Discuses The Top 5 Faux Pas Sellers in Newton Massachusetts Make in Regards to Ambiance.

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February 25, 2010, by Susie Hsu in Tips for Sellers

A sale will often depend upon the way your house looks. Buying a home is often an emotional decision. Aesthetics have a powerful ability to affect emotions. This article covers a few of the most common aesthetic errors sellers in Newton Massachusetts make. Use this so you can avoid making these mistakes and get a higher price when you sell your house.

Mistake #1 - Poor Lighting

Lighting is crucial when showing your house to a buyer. A house that has a lot of natural light and is bright seems welcoming. 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.

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 inherit bad smell from the previous owner, and they certainly don't want any smells when they tour the house. Before showing the house, it could go a long way to use some soft air fresheners.

Mistake #3 - Strange Colors

Perhaps you have a teenager who's painted his walls orange. Pink may be your forte and it may look good with the paintings you own. However, for the buyer the colors may not suit them.

Why take the risk? Before showing your house, make sure all the walls are painted a neutral color.

Mistake #5 - Not Making Obvious Repairs

If you are having issues with major utilities be sure to have those problems resolved first. In the event that kitchen cupboards or counters are marred or outdated, you might need to replace them.

Tiles must be scraped of all grime. 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 Newton Massachusetts real estate. You can always contact me if you have any questions regarding real estate or mortgage questions and I would be happy to answer all of them. Call me on my cell at 617-332-3420 or feel free to send me an email at susie@move2boston.com