How to Best Showcase Your Harbor Country Home to Potential Buyers!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

How to Best Showcase Your Harbor Country Home to Potential Buyers!

As a longtime Harbor Country real estate agent, I frequently receive questions from those considering selling their home. Many want to know how to best showcase their home for potential buyers and ensure that it feels warm, welcoming and cared for during showings. Harbor Country homeowners know that the region is desirable for both year-round and seasonal residents and oftentimes need a little help to ensure that their property's very best features are pointed out to those who may be interested in buying. Here are a few basic tips for keeping your home in tip-top shape for potential buyers:

First Impressions Matter. Ensuring that your Harbor Country home appears cared for and well-maintained will go a long way in capturing many homebuyers' interest and increasing your chances for a second showing. By doing small things, such as trimming hedges and bushes, mowing the lawn and ensuring driveways and walkways are clean and uncluttered, you will be giving your property an edge in the Harbor Country real estate market. Curb appeal matters and you want to ensure that potential buyers want to view your property - Instead of passing it up for another.

Housekeeping is Key. While it can be difficult to live in a property while keeping it showing-ready at all times, it is essential to keep it clean and clutter-free. When selling a home in Harbor Country, you want to be sure that your property appeals to a wide range of buyers - Put away personal items, magazines, newspapers, mail and other unnecessary items. By paying attention to small details and doing things such as taking out garbage, clearing surfaces, vacuuming and dusting, your Harbor Country home will look, smell and feel fresh for showings.

Use a Local Harbor Country Real Estate Agent. Nobody has a better understanding of Harbor Country and its scenic communities, such as Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, New Buffalo, Grand Beach, Michiana, Three Oaks and Sawyer, more than our Prudential Rubloff real estate agents. By depending on the expertise of a local agent, you can ensure consistent attention on your property throughout the year - Whether you're a full-time or seasonal resident. We understand the ins and outs of buying a home in Harbor Country and can professionally guide our clients to realize the most beneficial solution in their real estate transaction.

Lighten Things Up. Dark and poorly lit properties rarely show well to potential buyers. By letting natural light into your home, space can look larger and more welcoming. Open blinds, draperies and curtains before a showing to let light filter in and showcase your beautiful home to those seeing it for the first time.

Get in touch with us today with any questions about the Harbor Country real estate market, whether buying or selling. We look forward to using our experience and expertise to help potential clients navigate desirable Harbor Country.