Sounds like a Sale
When selling your home, there are many ways to create a more appealing and saleable interior at surprisingly little cost. Many homeowners fail to consider how sound can play an important role in selling their home. The sounds of peace and quiet are some of the best sounds to have when your home is being shown to a prospective buyer. But there are other sound considerations that you should also consider to showcase your home to maximum effect.
First and foremost, avoid those sounds that may be distracting or disturbing to a potential buyer. Avoid barking dogs or noisy children, if possible. The best and easiest way to do this is to simply remove them from the showing. Why not take a few minutes out of your day to take them for a walk, or enjoy a visit to your local park?
Your goal is to eliminate any sounds that may tend to shorten the buyers' viewing time in your property – particularly those sounds that remind your visitor that you or your family may be nearby. This can make a prospective buyer feel like an intruder on your privacy, and speed their exit from your home. Avoid work sounds such as vacuums, washing machines or dishwashers. Don't forget that outside work sounds can also be irritating. This is not the time to be operating the lawn mower or the leaf blower! Eliminating these sounds during your showing will help to create a relaxed environment where your Coldwell Banker real estate professional can show your home to its best advantage. Your sales representative will be better able to answer questions, counter objections and highlight features in a peaceful setting where they can talk freely with buyers.
Sounds can also have a positive effect when they add to the ambience of your home. Light classical or instrumental music playing quietly in the background can be effective in creating a pleasing atmosphere. Remember, your objective is to stimulate conversation, not to share your personal taste in music.
Make sure there are no sounds of mechanical problems like banging pipes, squeaking hinges or dripping faucets. These sounds all indicate that different aspects of your home have not been well maintained. That can set off a “red flag” for the potential buyer, who may then start wondering what else may be wrong beneath the surface. Taking a little time to repair these noisy problems could make the difference in selling your home.
For more sound advice on showcasing your home to its best advantage, contact us today.
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Lars & Michele Nielsen are Real Estate Sales Representatives working with Coldwell Banker Coburn Realty
