Big Bear Real Estate offers a diverse selection of houses and properties for sale and so it is important to create a good first impression for potential buyers. At the moment, the inventory levels for Big Bear are high and this means there is more competition for those selling. This buyer’s market gives home shoppers many options to choose from and so they tend to become more selective.
As a result, Big Bear house buyers are likely to be less forgiving when it comes to any issues or flaws. Those problems can hinder a sale because with so many choices on the market, there is little desire from the buyer to invest additional time, money, or effort in fixing the property.
So, if you are wanting to sell your home, focus on making an impact. The goal should be to get the property as attractive as possible so that when potential home buyers come by, they get a favorable first impression. If the exterior of the home and yard look presentable, this “curb appeal” is likely to result in a home tour.
Now although you can work on such tasks after your home is listed, keep in mind that investing in repairs prior to putting your home up for sale is the best strategy since negotiating with a buyer after a home inspection is usually more costly.
Big Bear Property Exterior Staging Tips
- Driveway
- remove weeds & pine needles & pine cones
- sweep
- fix cracks & renew sealing
- Yard
- remove all debris
- trim branches, tree limbs, dead vegetation
- rake up leaves, pine needles & pine cones
- Landscape
- weed and trim bushes away from the home exterior
- mulch flower beds
- cover beds with decorative bark
- plant native foliage
- ask gardening or landscape professionals for fall & winter presentation ideas
- Decks
- clean
- repair
- stain
- seal
- Roof & Gutters
- remove pine needles
- clean & repair
- Trim & Sidings
- clear away cobwebs
- wash down surfaces
- replace any damaged boards
- touch up with putty & paint
- Windows
- professionally service interior & exterior panes
- Entry
- clear entry
- sweep & clean
- use color
- add inviting decor
- touch up paint
- install new welcome mat
Big Bear House Interior Staging Tips
- Let in Light
- enhance natural light
- strategically place interior lamps
- Touch Up
- clean & paint walls & ceiling
- repair & spot paint trim
- Declutter
- remove personal belongings
- store non-essential furniture
- Deep Clean
- professionally service floor surfaces, lighting, fans & walls.
- Kitchen
- clear
- clean
- re-caulk or re-grout
- repair & clean faucets
- clean under, inside & outside appliances
- Bathroom
- clear
- clean
- re-caulk
- repair & clean faucets
- fix any molded or mildewed areas
- repair leaky faucets
- replace any dingy looking hardware
- Other Rooms
- clear closets & storage areas
- neatly organize storage spaces
- Garage & Sheds
- clean
- organize
Rahill Realty is interested in helping you sell your house and hope that you found these exterior and interior staging tips useful. If we can be of help, don’t hesitate to call our Big Bear Realtor team at (909) 547-4402.
