Top 7 Things About Your NJ Real Estate Home That Can Turn Buyers Off: Part 1

If your NJ real estate home is for sale, you will want to avoid these buyer turnoffs.

 

Deciding to put your home up for sale can be a daunting endeavor if you are not aware of what can irk potential buyers about your NJ real estate home and it does not sell. Sometimes things such as clutter or poorly lit rooms are not an issue to you as the homeowner because you are so used to seeing them every day. Although home buyers are all looking for something different, the majority of them will turn around and walk out the door if they notice one or more of the problems below:

Odors

House odors are the number one no-no on the home selling list. In particular, odors from cigarette smoke and pets are at the top with mildew not far behind. To put it simply, if you smoke indoors your home will smell like smoke, and if you own pets your home might smell like pets. Just because you the homeowner do not notice these turnoffs does not mean potential buyers will not either. The best thing to do in this situation is to get an unbiased opinion from someone and correct the problem prior to listing your NJ real estate home for sale.

Grimy Bathrooms

Dirty and unmaintained bathrooms are an instant turnoff to anyone looking to buy your home. Scrub or paint your bathroom or buy new items such as towels or shower curtains to make your bathroom stand out in a positive way. If you are serious about selling your home, this extra work is a must.

Dogs that Meet You at the Door or in the Driveway

Dogs frighten some people and irritate others. You will have a much better response from showings if you control your pets whether they are dogs, cats or whatever. Do not just put them in a bedroom or garage, close the door and expect people to not want to go in those rooms. It would be unfair to buyers to be restricted from certain rooms in your NJ real estate home. The best solution is to remove pets during showings if possible. If this is not possible, contain them in crates for their own safety and to show respect for the feelings of potential buyers.

Damp Basements

Dampness in the basement of your NJ real estate home can be a red flag to buyers that the foundation of your home is leaking. Most problems are not caused by faulty foundations, but because rainwater is being diverted towards the foundation instead of away from it. If your home has this issue, go outside the next time it rains and determine where runoff water is going.

Poor Curb Appeal

It is essential to grab a buyer's interest from the outside if you want to sell your NJ real estate home for top dollar. Home buyers often refuse to go into a house with an untidy yard, overgrown landscaping or peeling paint.

Dimly Lit Rooms

Dark homes are a turnoff to most home buyers, so try to brighten them up by replacing fixtures, installing additional fixtures or skylights, repainting rooms a brighter color, removing heavy drapes and trimming obstructive limbs from trees outside the room.

Carpet Stains

Yet another pet peeve of potential home buyers is entering a home with dirty and stained carpeting throughout. If your home is guilty of this fault, remedy the situation as soon as possible in order to avoid turning buyers off. Although store-bought carpet cleaning items might do the trick, the best solution to this problem is to hire a professional carpet cleaner to get rid of all stains.

 

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