At Home In The Poconos
First impressions are hard to break and most buyers will only spend about 15 minutes touring your house before looking at other houses with similar features listed at similar prices.
Since we’ve only got one shot at making a first impression- let’s talk about how wow potential buyers by “dressing” your house for sale!
As I’m sure you’ve heard before- it’s time to de-clutter! We want potential buyers to envision their lives in the house- not yours.
Before your realtor snaps those phot...Is the master bedroom the best it can be?
So…what rooms are potential home buyers most interested?
Chances are, the master bedroom is at the top of their list when looking for a home to buy in the Poconos or anywhere!
It’s where homeowners spend a lot of their time, so you want to make sure the master bedroom is perfect.
Here are a few tips for homeowners to spruce up their master bedroom to impress potential buyers.
Make your bed.If you don’t want to make the bed when you get...
There are buyers who follow feng shui principles when looking at homes here in the Poconos and the Greater Lake Ariel area, so keep these tips in mind to appeal to those folks. I’ve heard that the use of feng shui can work for us or against us, even when we are not aware of their existence. So in this case, let’s put on our best face, it couldn’t hurt…
Let’s start with the front door. It is considered the “mouth of chi” (chi is the “life force” of all things) and one of the most powerful a...Strategies for Countering Lowball Offers
The lowball offer can be one of the more infuriating experiences when selling your home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t turn lowball offers into happy closings. Here are some ways to deal with the lowball buyer for your home in Pennsylvania or wherever you are!
Your agent is required to bring you any and all offers made on your home, so once and a while you’ll receive what’s known as a “lowball” offer.
Lowball offers are buyer offers which far f...First Impressions are everything to potential home buyers - and in many cases the decision to consider the purchase is initially based on your home's curb appeal. Make sure to always present your home here in Northeast Pennsylvania and the Poconos in its best light.
1. Tidy-up: Rake the leaves, sweep your walkways and clear your front steps. 2. Do Some Gardening: Weed and plant seasonal flowers to brighten your landscape. 3. Fix the Yard: Mow the lawn and edge the sidewalks. 4....
As a buyer steps inside, that’s it….you have Eight Seconds for them to form their first opinion…
You want them to feel as if they are making a grand entrance. Even if you do not have a sizable foyer, you can improve the entryway of your home by removing clutter and making a clear path to the best room of the house. You can do this by using a floor runner or eye-catching art or accessories.
You’ll want to show the best room first, so they are excited enough to see the remainder of the house.
CAN YOU BE SOLD WHEN IT’S COLD?
Yes!!! Great reasons to put your home on the market during the winter months....yes, even here in the Poconos!
The winter season may not seem like a convenient time to have your home as an active listing. However, don't dismiss the idea of listing your home after the New Year so easily.
Here are a few reasons why you should consider putting, or keeping, your home on the market during the winter season:
Serious buyers. The potential homebuyers w...
