How To Hater Proof Your Home

 The truth of the matter is you can't make everyone love your home, there is just no way. People are going to come in and look at your home and you will probably never hear from them again.

 Here are a couple of ways to help ensure people love your home!

#1- ODORS

       Get rid of them and fast! When people think about their lives in your home, they do not want to smell the cigarettes you have smoked for years or the garlic you cooked for dinner last night. It is very important that you remove all odors so that when people come in it’s a fresh new beginning. This could include, scrubbing walls, getting your carpets shampooed, etc. Yes those are not fun things but it will benefit you in the long run if you do that from the start. YOU MIGHT NOT SMELL IT BUT THEY CAN!

#2- OVERPRICING

       It is easy to think that the value of your home is very high because to you it’s your pride and joy. However, not everyone else views it that way. It is okay to start your price point high, but still reasonable, that way there is a little negotiation room. But if you price your home so high when its actual value is unreasonably lower, this pushes away all potential buyers. They will laugh, walk away, and not think twice to ask if you are willing to lower. KEEP THIS IN MIND!

#3- DIRT AND MESSES

       When you are selling and showing your home make sure that you keep things clean. If you know there is going to be a showing that day and yet you left your clothes all over the floor and dishes in the sink, the home is nowhere near presentable. During this process you have to remember that there will be people who want to see the house on the drop of a dime. This would create a problem if you had to leave work to clean up your mess. DO NOT FORGET TO PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF!

#4- LITTLE MALFUNCTIONS

        Every home has that one drawer that doesn't pull out or that door handle you have to shake up and down to get open. Buyers will notice these kinds of things and if they are not taken care of prior it could be a deal breaker. Subconsciously when walking through what could potentially be their new home they will turn on the light switches, hold the railing, and open and close all closet doors. FIX IT BEFORE SELLING

Every little detail counts when selling your home and you never know what might be the turning point for a buyer. Take these tips and fix all the problems before even listing your home. That way your home will not have any hidden odors or broken door handles.

Below is a before and after of shampooed carpet.






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