One of the biggest pieces of advice you will hear when it comes to making a home appealing is to bring in the light. But, as we approach winter, daylight is lessening and buyers looking at homes in the evenings will be doing so in the dark. If your home is on the market or will be soon, it is important to think about how the lack of light can effect a buyer’s experience. Here are five tips to make your home more appealing when buyers may not be able to see a lot of the outside this fall.
Turn on the lights
A buyer’s first impression of your Locust Grove home is usually of the outside. Prior to a showing, turn on all the lights indoors, so the windows are illuminated. Turn on the outdoor lights too. You can add extra lighting to the steps or front door of your home by adding some battery operated lanterns like these. In the backyard, you can consider string some white lights around a few trees or on the fence to draw some attention to the space.
As an added bonus, having all the lights on will keep buyers from stumbling through dark rooms looking for light switches.
Leaf Patrol
Everyone loves the bright orange, red, and yellow colors of the leaves on the trees. However, when the leaves start falling onto the yard of your Locust Grove home, it starts to look like a lot of work to potential buyers. Keep up with the yard maintenance at your Locust Grove home in order to keep the exterior of your home appealing. Please make sure that the driveway and sidewalk are clear of leaves since wet leaves can be slippery and fall hazards.
Classic Decorations
If you enjoy decorating for fall holidays, try to keep your decorations inside and out simple. You want the decorations to draw attention to the features of your home like a large covered front porch or a fireplace instead of distracting the buyer’s attention from the features. Do you want buyer’s to remember the seven foot skeleton in your front yard or the quartz countertops in the kitchen?
Sparkling Clean and Cozy Inside
Since the buyers will spend most of their time inside your Locust Grove home, you will want to make sure that it is clean. You can add some touches like a folded blanket on the couch, battery operated candles (I know, I know…all the candle lovers are not happy with me for suggesting battery operated ones, but since you aren’t home they seem like the safest way to go) on the mantle, or a warm cinnamon scent in the air to up the cozy appeal.
Have a spot for coats and boots
Fall means cooler temperatures. Have a spot near the front door of your Locust Grove home where buyers can take off their shoes and hang their jackets so they don’t get overheated while touring your home. Make sure that your thermostat is set at a comfortable temperature.
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