So listen: it's not about you.
"If you have a lot of family photos, it's good to make them," said Staci Murphy, Real Estate Agent at Edina Realty in Worthington.
"They want buyers to imagine their own business and their family at home, so if it's too much for you, it's harder for people to think," said Murphy's business partner, Renée Baerenwald. ,
Sarah Hayenga, broker / realtor at RE / MAX Premier Realty, Worthington agrees.
"It's okay to have a few small pictures here and there, but if you have large portraits or walls with full photos of your family members, delete them.
"When they see them, shoppers stop and go," Oh, that's the person who lives here, "and suddenly think of the current family occupying space and no longer representing themselves in this house."
Removing family photos and other personal memories may be psychologically difficult for some people, but Hayenga reminds sellers to keep an eye on the ultimate goal.
"Sometimes it is a difficult message for people to hear; Your personal preferences are generally not that popular, but if you're trying to sell your home, plan on moving anyway, so let's start ordering our packaging and packaging, "said Hayenga.
Bärenwald and Murphy provide similar advice to their clients.
"We urge people to clear their homes and remove their collections of items," Bear Forest said.
"And if there are many things, be it furniture or collections, people might find it difficult to gauge the actual size of a room," Murphy said.
In addition, Hayenga reiterates that his personal taste can prevent a quick sale.
"It's not that everyone likes it or likes it," Hayenga said, noting that real estate agents are not trying to judge, but helping their clients maximize attractiveness. A property. This trio of seasoned estate agents: Hayenga has nearly 12 years experience in real estate, while Baerwald has 14 years of experience and Murphy, 13, reminds potential clients that their professional knowledge can benefit sellers. You do not have to think that everything should be "perfect" beforehand. You hire a real estate agent.
"People should not feel that their house is ready to be watched before a real estate agent checks it for the first time," Bear Forest said. "It is part of our job to accompany them in their preparation."
"And we've seen everything, so we're not surprised," Murphy added. "In fact, we can save salespeople time and money because they think they need to fix or change all these things so they can be notified, which may not be that bad.
"I tell them, 'let's focus on that,'" he added.
In fact, it may be the smaller solutions that significantly influence the sales process.
"It may look like nothing, but make sure all your bulbs work," Hayenga said. "Not only can it be annoying if you can not light up in a basement, cabinet or other room, it also sends an unconscious message of 'delayed maintenance'.
"A blown light can alert the buyer to other delayed maintenance issues, even if he recently did something important, such as installing a new roof or boiler," he said. added her.
In addition to making sure all bulbs work, Bärenwald suggests looking for other "minor maintenance" items that you, the owner, just did not notice.
"Sometimes we make a first visit and recognize the lack of a handful of furniture and the owner will say," Oh, yes, we have it here, "he said." They're just little things you get used to, not you and make a mark, but they will be for a possible buyer ".
Another example: an outdoor stage that does not suit the season.
"People are leaving their Christmas lights, and whether you're trying to sell a house sometimes, but when it's March or April, a customer will probably say, 'Come on,' said Hayenga.
Hayenga mentions other easy ways to leave a positive first impression.
"Make sure the front door or front door, which allows potential buyers to enter, can be easily opened and closed," he said. "If you put a pot near the front door or a vintage chair, the entrance becomes even more attractive.
"And keep your home as bright as possible, because most people prefer natural light," added Hayenga. "If you go to work, but know that your seat is displayed that day, open the curtains and the blinds before you go".
In addition, to remove storage and cleaning, stacks of papers, spam or bulky magazines, and to make surfaces seem as much as possible, these agents identify an item that can erase the rest of the fast buyer as almost anything.
"When a person comes through the door of a house for the first time, the smell stays on their skin," Hayenga said. "If there is no smell, it's great because sometimes even the scents of the flowers are not pleasing to everyone, but if there are significant pet odors. Or smoke, I'm fast enough to tell, it can be a deciding factor. "
According to Bear Forest, "the house has a huge smell - when someone smokes in a house, it turns out, and even exotic cooking ingredients can be problematic.
"If a person is presented with allergies, you may be able to say in the first three steps," I can not be in this house, "Murphy said." The odors can be improved by cleaning the carpets, airing the house or taking them one to give new paint to the walls. "
Bear Forest said: "A little color can do a lot, especially if a piece has not been painted for many years, it refreshes things.
"In general, it's important that your home is as clean as it looks."
Hayenga said the area's residents were lucky enough to have what they needed to "keep their home running."
"Worthington is fortunate enough to have many good local resources," Hayenga said, after mentioning Schwalbach Ace Hardware, Runnings and Diamond Bird among other companies that have what owners need to make small improvements necessary.
"Even if you're taking a big family photo and need to make room on your wall, visit the Daily Apple or another store to buy a more attractive piece of decoration," he said.
In summary, these agents say sellers do not have to worry about installing a new kitchen, as it's the little things that make the difference.
"The best advice I can give to a seller is to pretend that you are the buyer of your home and to ask if you are considering buying it in its current condition," Murphy said.
And to prevent this from seeming overwhelming, Bärenwald suggests moving step by step.
"Go with a notebook and look around," Bear Forest said. "Make a list of things that could or should be done in this room, and think about going one after another."
However, be realistic: selling your home requires effort on your part.
"I tell people that if you're not a fan of food more than once a week, or if you do not make a bed every day, these are things you should do when trying to sell your home, said Murphy.
Fortunately, most people seem to understand the message.
Hayenga said, "People are generally open to ideas and suggestions when they are motivated to sell a home."
You can join Sarah Hayeng for RE / MAX's Premier Realty, 1626 Oxford St., Worthington, 360-8984 (cell) or 727-9812 (office). It may contact Renee Baerenwald and Staci Murphy Edina Realty 1425 N. St. McMillan, Worthington, 360-5197 (Murphy Cell), 507-379-0950 (Baerenwald Cell) or 727-7355 (Office).
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