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7. Make your door and entryway inviting
Buyers invariably spend time in your entryway while waiting for the agent to unlock the door, Grewe says. Thus, the entryway, yard, and front door should be tidy, showing the home is well-maintained.
“The last thing we want is for you to have overgrown bushes or dead plants.” Instead, the front door and doorframe should have fresh paint, the hedges should be trimmed, and you should have some welcoming, colorful flowers planted. Put simply, enhance the curb appeal.
Improved curb appeal is a top selling point for homes. Easy tasks, such as upgrading the landscape, installing a new garage door, maintaining the lawn, and applying fresh mulch, make a lot of difference.
8. Increase the light in your home
If you watch house-hunting shows on TV, you know that buyers are looking for a light and airy house. The more light you have in your home, the lighter and airier it will seem. To increase the amount of light in your home, take down heavy drapery and window coverings and add lamps or other lighting sources in any dark areas.
Set the stage for potential buyers by turning on all the lights before anyone comes to view your home. “A well-lit room looks larger,” Grewe says, adding that painting the walls in light, neutral colors can also help make the room look lighter and more inviting.
9. Make upgrades on older houses
In Virginia cities like Richmond, Arlington, and Roanoke, where much of the housing stock predates the ‘90s, “people are looking for homes that have been updated,” Grewe says.
“We’re starting to see more luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout homes because it has been shown to be a superior product as far as maintainability,” he adds. He’s also seeing solid-surface countertops in starter homes where traditionally, you’d see laminate counters.
Vinyl replacement windows are another popular item that appeals to people buying older homes, he adds.
Younger buyers, like those looking for houses in Northern Virginia, want eco-friendly features such as smart thermostats, rain barrels, and energy-efficient appliances.
10. Take advantage of Virginia’s market timing
Along with the recommendations above, it can be helpful to know the level of market activity in your Virginia market during different times of the year.
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Writer Stacy Sare Cohen contributed to this story.
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