3 things that can lower a home’s selling price
- Bad photos online (buyers won’t even give you a chance, they will go to other homes that present better)
- A sad curb appeal (home buyers only give the listing one first impression)
- Dated everything – out-of-style light fixtures, window treatments and home decor can hurt your price
Reality – Every out-of-date element in a home reminds would-be buyers, “THIS PLACE IS OLD!”
Often older homes that need updating send a negative message to prospective buyers. Their heads will fill up with thoughts like, “This house is a huge project and needs lots of work. What else is ancient and going to break next? This place looks like a money pit.”
One small home improvement investment that makes the greatest change in the prospect’s impression of your listing.
Home Frosting has staged hundreds of homes to sell in the Tampa Bay area. As home staging professionals, we know which small edits make the biggest difference. This blog post covers one aspect – outdated window treatments, and what you can do.
Home staging tips to help sell your home in Tampa for the highest price.
Lose the 1980 vertical blinds.
It’s no better than wearing a light blue leisure suit to show a property, (you get the picture?). Replace that tacky touch with a simple rod and shear window panels. This look is upscale, fresh, and inexpensive.