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Prepare For An Open House In Four Easy Steps!

by Nancy Heim-berg

Prepare For An Open House In Four Easy Steps!An open house is a great opportunity for potential buyers to tour your home and get lots of eyes on your property at one time. However, there is more to it than just putting a sign up, opening your doors and waiting for people to show. 

Below we have listen four important steps to take to ensure your home is ready for a successful open house. Let’s dive in: 

-Get your home tour-ready by fixing large and small issues around the house. Buyers want to see the home in good shape and not a costly project around every corner. Taking the time and spending the money to make the repairs prior to an open house will serve you in the long run. 

-Cleaning, decluttering and depersonalizing the home should also make the list of prep work before potential buyers walk through the front door. Tasks such as removing valuables, clearing surfaces, organizing closets/drawers and giving the home a deep clean should not be overlooked.

-Don’t forget the outside of the home, as it will be the first impression for potential buyers. Paint the front door, buy new house numbers, hang a wreath, lay a welcome mat, plant some flowers - whatever you need to do to add a little curb appeal and make the front of the home more inviting!

-Make sure to remove all signs of pets. This includes toys, smells and pets themselves during the time of the open house. Even though many people love animals, and there's a chance those in attendance have pets of their own, some people associate pets with wear and tear in a home so it's best to avoid this if possible.

 

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Why Isn’t My Omaha, NE Home Selling?

by Nancy Heim-berg

Why Isn’t My Omaha, NE Home Selling?There are many factors that contribute to how quickly or slowly a home will sell. Maybe you are in the market to sell your Omaha, NE home and are looking to get ahead or maybe your home is currently listed and you want to better understand why offers aren’t coming through - either way, today’s blog is for you.

Let’s dive in:

Price.
Rightfully so, many people have an emotional attachment to their home. However, you can’t let that emotion push you to list the property for way more than its actually worth. Having the listing price be too high can play a large role in why homes sit on the market. 
 
Renovations.
There are some buyers who will look at an older home and see nothing but potential and the chance to customize the home to their liking. However, there is a larger majority of people who would look at the same house and see a headache. The lack of wanting to live through costly and timely renovations may be enough to turn potential buyers away. With that said, it can prove very beneficial to do at least some light renovations and updating before you list your home. 
 
Listing Photos. 
We live in a digital age and many buyers are looking to the internet to find their next home. This is why it is so important to have professional photos taken from a photographer who has experience in the real estate world. They will know all the right shots and angles to capture in order to bring your home to life and successfully showcase your property online. 
 
Timing.
It could all come down to something as simple as timing. Spring and summer tend to be better seasons to sell your home than in the winter and fall. 

 

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Tips On Staging Your Omaha, NE Home To Sell

by Nancy Heim-berg

Tips On Staging Your Omaha, NE Home To SellListing your home to sell is an exciting time as you prepare to say goodbye to one chapter and welcome the next with open arms. But before you put your home on the market there are a few steps you should take to increase your chances of selling quickly and for top dollar. 

The home staging process is crucial to ensure your property shows well and potential buyers can see themselves living in the space. Below we have listed a few tips and tricks to help you stage your Omaha, NE home – let’s dive in! 

-The first step in staging your home is to de-clutter the space. Too much furniture can make your home appear small and closed off and too many items around can distract potential buyers. This will also allow for a clean canvas for you to stage.

-You will also want to depersonalize your home. We understand this may sound strange but having family photos everywhere and kids’ artwork hanging on the fridge can make buyers feel like they are visiting your home, instead of envisioning themselves settling in and making a home for themselves there.

-Steam clean the carpets (you can do this yourself or hire a company) to make sure there are no stains or odors. 

-Paint rooms that are looking dull. It is a good idea to stick to white or neutral colors as to not throw off potential buyers with colors that don’t match their taste and preference. It will also make rooms appear larger. 

-Natural light is a huge selling point for potential buyers, so make sure windows are clean to allow the sunlight to shine through. You may also opt to replace dark window treatments with lighter ones.

-Style your dining room table to make the space welcoming and fun. This is an area that is largely forgotten about when it comes to staging and can really make a big difference.

-Rooms should not be left unfurnished but instead staged by how the spaces can be best utilized. This will help potential buyers easily see how each room can be used and designed. 

-Crank up the curb appeal with a freshly painted front door, add a welcoming wreath, trim the grass and plant colorful flowers all around. A first impression is crucial – especially when it comes to buying a home! 

 

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