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 [Profile.market2] region, in order to steer clear of these errors and obtain more money selling your Port Angeles 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 in Port Angeles will help if it has poor natural light.

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

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 Port Angeles 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 In the event that kitchen cupboards or counters are marred or outdated, replacing them is likely to be needed.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 Port Angeles real estate. For complete information about the Port Angeles real estate market including, current homes for sale, property values, foreclosures, short sales, relocating information, …..Really….. Providing everything you need to know about Port Angeles Washington Real Estate ….Please visit my website at:  http://port-angeles-real-estate.com

Please feel free to contact me (Steve Edwards) at anytime. I’ll be happy to answer / address any questions or concerns you may have.  Call me… I can be reached on my cell at: 360-809-3064 or by email at steveedwards@olypen.com

I know your time is valuable and I’ll make every effort to respond to you within the hour….

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Thank you!
Steve Edwards

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