10 Things That May Turn Buyers Away

Greater Lincoln Real Estate Podcast with Jeff Searcy

The way you live in your home is not the same way you sell a home.
Today we have ten tips to help you avoid house trends that will turn buyers off.

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If you sell your home, you want to appeal to as many buyers as possible. Today, I wanted to share the top ten trends that can turn away buyers to help you avoid them in your home.

1. Boldly painted walls. Stick with neutral colors that are buyer-friendly. If you want colors that pop, do it with accessories.

2. Wallpaper. It's a personal preference, but it's very time-consuming to remove. That's the first thing a buyer will think about.

3. Lavish light fixtures. They should enhance your home, not be a centerpiece that steals the show. Like with paint, the more neutral, the better.

4. Gleaming colors. Stay away from metallic and bold colors. The more neutral, the better!

5. Converted areas like garages or bedrooms. Buyers prefer to walk into a bedroom and see it in its original intended purpose. If you've used a room for something other than the intended purpose, consider staging it.

Landscaping is good for curb appeal, but too much signals a lot of required maintenance.

6. Carpet. Get the carpet cleaned and fresh and get rid of any old shag carpet. Stay with the soft plush in neutral colors. 7. Covering hardwood floors. If there's hardwood under your carpet, you can get rid of that old dingy carpet and refinish the hardwood. Remember, most buyers prefer hardwood.
8. Overly lush landscaping. Landscaping is awesome for curb appeal, but overgrown landscaping will lead buyers to believe it requires too much maintenance.
9. Pools and hot tubs. Some people love pools and hot tubs, but here in Nebraska, we can't use them year round, so many buyers would rather have the yard space or save the time and money needed for maintenance.
10. Pet products out around the house. Get them all put away and hidden so that buyers can see your fresh and clean home, not evidence of pets. Remember, you don't live in a home the same way you show a home! These tips will help you fine-tune your home to appeal to the maximum amount of buyers.

If you have any more questions about this topic or you're thinking about buying or selling a house, give us a call or send us an email today. We'd love to hear from you!