| Keep in mind, when selling a home in greater Cincinnati | | | | usually means a well-cared for indoor space. |
| hardwood flooring is a feature which buyers are | | | | Extensive landscaping is not necessary when selling |
| looking for. In fact, it is one of the top eight features on | | | | your home, but bushes, plants, and gardens that are |
| many buyers wish lists. So if you are putting your | | | | trimmed, weeded, and tended will be easy to spot. |
| house on the market in greater Cincinnati sand & | | | | - Does your property contain wall colors which are |
| refinish any worn and faded areas. This will quickly add | | | | moderate? Buyers are most often looking for that |
| to the value and sale-ability of your home. What are | | | | home which requires little work prior to them moving in. |
| the other items which a number of buyers are looking | | | | Theme specific paint colors, or any colors which are |
| for? The following are seven features or | | | | atypical may scare off potential buyers, not looking to |
| improvements that buyers are hoping to see in homes | | | | tackle painting before setting up house. |
| they tour: | | | | - Are all mechanical systems updated and running |
| - Does your property have an updated kitchen? While | | | | smoothly? While this is often more of a problem for |
| kitchen features vary according to price range, most | | | | those looking at older homes, it should not be |
| buyers can expect to find at least a few updates in | | | | overlooked in recently built homes as well. Mechanical |
| kitchen spaces. High end kitchens typically have no | | | | updates can be very costly and inconvenient. Regular |
| less than granite countertops, and upgraded stainless | | | | maintenance records on furnace, air, and water |
| steel appliance features. Back-splashes, upgraded sink | | | | softener or water filter appliances can help ease the |
| choice, and quality wood cabinets are also looked for. | | | | worries of a buyer. |
| Lower price points may see solid surface counters | | | | - Does your property contain ample and well spaced |
| and clean mid range appliances, including built-in | | | | electrical outlets and cable and computer outlet |
| microwave. | | | | options? It is not costly to add extra outlets in rooms |
| - Does your property have updated bathrooms? | | | | of a home, it is simply time consuming to coordinate |
| Energy efficient toilets and shower features are very | | | | this service with cable and dsl providers. Carve out |
| popular as they save not only water, but they save on | | | | some time, before putting your house on the market to |
| the utilities bill as well. While styles and tastes may | | | | schedule adding this feature to any space that you |
| vary, buyers are looking for bathrooms not in need of | | | | feel would be a convenience to a new homeowner. |
| any major remodeling project, bathrooms that have | | | | - Does your property have a clean and tidy overall |
| plenty of storage, and bathrooms that have adequate | | | | appearance? Buyers are looking for the home in which |
| ventilation. | | | | they feel comfortable and "at-home" in. Presenting a |
| - Does your property have easy to manage | | | | home that is clean, with sparkling fixtures, and one that |
| landscaping? Curb appeal is the first thing that draws | | | | is free of unpleasant smells is one that will make |
| buyers to a home. A well-cared for outdoor space | | | | buyers be able to envision themselves living there. |