The condo market is incredibly hot at the moment. So when
the time comes for you to sell you condo, your biggest
challenge may be your competition. Your unit must stand out
from the crowd and appeal to the largest number of potential
buyers. Here are a few tips that will help you sell your condo
fast.
This may seem obvious, but the first thing you should do is
tidy up. Particularly when your real estate agent is taking
pictures of your condo but also whenever you have a viewing.
You would be amazed at how many potential buyers are turned
off by an untidy home. Clear away your dishes, get rid of
magazines or newspapers lying around, pack away excessive
knick knacks and put away your family pictures. You want your
unit to apart spacious, airy and uncluttered.
Try to see your home in an objective way. Does it feel
crowded? Are the rooms crammed with furniture? You want to
keep the minimum amount of furniture in order to provide
buyers with a good visual of the rooms' potential. Rent a
storage space for a few weeks, you will not regret it.
Beware however of removing too much. Your unit should
remain cozy and inviting. The last thing you want to do is
make it seem as though no one is living there. There is a
delicate balance between clutter and coziness and you should
try to find it. Make the beds and fluff the pillows on the
couch. Add candles and fresh flowers for a warm inviting
feeling.
If your walls are painted a very deep color, tone them
down. Not everyone will enjoy deep vibrant hues and potential
buyers may be put off if they feel they will have to repaint
the entire space. Try to choose neutral colors to appeal to
the largest number of buyers. A little elbow grease now will
translate into a faster sale later on.
Consider how your home looks in the evening. Ideally, we
all want to show our properties during the day when the sun is
shining through our windows but the reality is that a good
number of the showings will be in the evening. Consider each
room carefully. Is there enough lighting so that the room
looks inviting? If not, add a few lamps or increase the
wattage of your light bulbs. Make sure you use artificial
light to your advantage by making the unit appear bright and
desirable no matter the time of day.
Smell can be a powerful turn-on but also an incredible
turn-off. Consider how your house smells. You may have to
enlist the help of a trusted friend who will be brutally
honest. You do not want your unit to smell like cats or old
dirty shoes. Aerate the place. If you can, light some mildly
scented incense or bake something just before an open house or
a full day of showings. This will give potential buyers a
homey feeling.
Selling a property can sometimes be a bit of a challenge,
particularly for condos. There may be a similar unit available
across the street or worse in your very own building. Make
sure your condo is clean, tidy and appealing. You want to
potential buyers to feel that they could move right in. This
will definitely give you a leg up over the
competition.