The Top 3 Reasons That Turn Off Potential Buyers

As a real estate agent I have shown hundreds of homes and held tons of open houses. This gives me first hand knowledge to buyer's comments and reactions. One thing that is consistent with ALL potential buyers, judgement of homes are made immediately. So, if you are planning to put your home on the market, be aware of  things that could quickly turn away buyers, even in a seller's market.

Top 3 reasons:

• 70% of buyers are turned off by stained wall & ceilings, and damp patches.  
• 65% of home buyers are turned off by properties that are in need of major repairs 
• 56% of home buyers are turned off by cigarette and pet odors. 

Other Turnoffs

• Overpricing your home (buyers won't even bother looking at your home if the asking price is clearly higher that comparables in the neighborhood)
• Cluttered rooms
• Sellers who stick around when buyers are viewing the home
• Bad DIY (exposed wires, holes in walls, chipped paint)
• Not enough parking spaces 
• Poor natural lightening
• Old inefficient heating and air systems
• A small kitchen
• Outdated bathrooms & kitchens
• Bright & unusual colored walls
• Deceptive listing descriptions 
• Not enough storage space

When buying or selling a home in the Denver metro area, contact Delilah,

 and let me put my knowledge, experience, expertise, and professionalism to work for you. 

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The Top 3 Reasons That Turn Off Potential Buyers