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4 Easy Steps That Can Dramatically Increase The Number of Showings on YOUR House. Secrets Reveal Why Buyers Choose Certain Houses Over Others.

Tired of having THIS conversation with your listing agent?

    AGENT: "Those people who went through your house the other day decided to buy a different property. Their agent said that they liked your house, but it just wasn't what they were looking for."

    YOU: "Wait a minute ... what do you mean, 'not what they were looking for'. They had the feature sheet, they had the picture of the house, they already knew our price, and the location. We've painted, and cleaned, and repaired. What's wrong with OUR property?"

    AGENT: "Nothing ...really. It just didn't push their buttons."
Most listing agents believe the best thing they can do for their Sellers is to direct as many qualified buyers through the property as possible. They know every home has at least ONE buyer, and that sooner or later-all houses sell.  Agents also know the most important factors determining how quickly a house sells is: location, price, and condition.  While all this is true, there are some simple steps that you, as a Seller, can take to make your home standout from all the others the buyer is seeing.

Let's look at the buying process from the purchasers' eyes...

Typically, relocating Buyers come to town, meet with a Real Estate Agent, and spend several days looking at houses, from dawn 'til dusk.  Armed with feature sheets that describe the amenities offered by each property, the Buyers will spend somewhere between a few minutes and an hour at each residence.

The Buyers will probably see many, many houses. No matter how diligently they try to concentrate on the features of each home seen, after a while confusion sets in. It is not at all unusual for buyers to ultimately rely upon their impressions, rather than the features sheets, when they begin the all-important 'Houses To Be Eliminated' Process.

What you, as a Seller, want to do is leave a good lasting impression on the buyers, and make certain your house is not one of the ones to be eliminated.  An inexpensive, quick, and EFFECTIVE way of doing this is by appealing to the Buyers' sensory faculties.

Consider, for a moment, that famous advertisement for Wind Song Perfume. The ad shows a man thinking of his love, and a voice saying, "I can't seem to forget you, your Wind Song stays on my mind." The senses can be powerful reminders that remain clear, long after 'hard facts' become muddled. Employing these 4 EASY STEPS will make YOUR house the one that stays on buyers' minds.

Here Are 4 Ways That You Can Use 'Common Senses' To Help Sell YOUR Home!

Sense of Smell:   Potpourri can add the touch that remains - long after the buyer has left.  Fresh Cut Flowers, candles, etc.  You want the buyers to think that this home is perfect - give them the perfect smell to accompany your beautiful home.

Sense of Sight:  Small visual touches can make or break a room. Colorful pillows, vases with flowers, plants, and attractive afghans all give the feeling of a bright and cheerful home. Here's another word of caution: while tasteful personal touches definitely add to a room, do not overdo the effect. Too many decorating touches give a feeling of clutter, and anything truly unusual tends to distract the buyer. You want the prospective purchaser to remember your home as the one that felt warm and comfortable, not as the house with the tropical forest inside.

Also - Get rid of the Clutter!!!  Clean you house!!!  Put your Dishes Away!!  Clean your Closets!!  It makes a BIG DIFFERENCE to Buyers!!!

Sense of Hearing:  If you have the ability to provide background music during a showing, (with an intercom system, or a stereo), then do it. Again, the operative word here is "background". Choose something nondescript, and soothing. Something that sounds like 'elevator music'! And, by all means, keep the volume very low!

Sense of Touch: Think about all the surfaces that buyers may come into contact with or, perhaps even absent-mindedly, run their hands over. Kitchen counters, bathroom vanities, and doorknobs all have the potential to leave a negative impression if they buyers end up sticking to them.

Bonus Tip:

Sense of Taste: The fifth sense, and the one which could actually be the MOST memorable in the minds of buyers, is presented as a bonus tip because it requires some special skill or, at the very least, some last minute planning. A plate of home-baked cookies sitting on the kitchen counter with a "help yourself" note is certain to make a lasting impression, especially if the showing is right before lunchtime! As before, a few words of caution: don't use chocolate (too messy) or nuts (too many people have allergies). In fact, a good idea might be to label the treat (Sugar Cookies, or Oatmeal Cookies, or Cinnamon Cookies, etc.)

Marketing plays a huge role in everything we buy. Giving your home a little extra help can pay BIG dividends with buyers.  Call us today - We'll make sure you are ready to Sell.

 

 



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