The Top Five Aesthetic Blunders Sellers in MetroWest Boston Massachusetts Make when Selling Their Home, by James A. 'Jim' Byler, expert real estate agent.

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May 9, 2009, by Jim Byler in Tips for Sellers

Aesthetics will be a major role in a positive sale. A big component of a shopper's decision to purchase a home depends on feelings. The use of aesthetics has a powerful ability to affect the way in which you feel. We are going to go over the best aesthetic mistakes of sellers, in this article MetroWest Boston Massachusetts region, in order to steer clear of these errors and obtain more money selling your home.

Lighting is crucial when showing your house to a buyer.

Mistake #1 - Poor Lighting A house that has a lot of natural light and is bright seems welcoming. A dimly lit home appears glum and sombre.

Make sure the windows are open and the curtains are pulled back. Get some extra lights in the house to help with the lighting,if the house is naturally poorly lit.

Another common detriment to the sale of your home is how it smells when a potential buyer visits. You should not have any unpleasant or foul odors in your home.

The last thing a buyer wants is to inherit the seller's odors. Before showing the house,it could go a long way to use some soft air fresheners.

Mistake #3 - Poor Exterior First Impression

The inside of your house is not the only place you should pay attention to. The exterior, including the paint and the front yard, both play an important factor in the buyer's decision making process.

Keep in mind, the outside provides homebuyers with their initial image of the home.

Perhaps you have a teenager who's painted his walls orange.

Mistake #4 - Strange Colors Pink may seem pleasing to you or could possibly be a match with your paintings. While you may like the color scheme in your home it may be a big turn off for a potential buyer.

Why chance it? Don't forget to paint your walls a neutral color, before you show your home.

Make sure you attend to any needed repairs, such as, applying WD-40 to noisy hinges. Have it fixed beforehand,if any major utilities equipment isn't working. Replace any damaged or old kitchen cabinets and counters.

Make sure all tiling has been thoroughly cleaned and shows no evidence of grime or mildew. Most often it's a good idea to get rid of old windows with new ones.

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