Skip to main content

Creating The "Wow" Effect In Buyers










It's incredible how quickly people form first impressions. According to some studies, people can develop lasting opinions within seconds of seeing someone, something, or someplace new. That's why, when preparing your property for sale, it's important to do everything you can to make sure it looks attractive to buyers. 

Nowhere does this first impression phenomenon play out more than when a buyer first enters your home. The moment they walk through your front door, they'll look around, take in the scene and form an impression. 

Ideally, you want that crucial first impression to be, "Wow. This place looks great! I can hardly wait to check out the rest of this home."

So how do you ensure that happens? 

One way is to play the role of a buyer yourself. Walk through your front door as if you've never been inside your home before. Pretend you're a buyer and look around. What do you see? What impresses you most from that perspective? What do you notice that concerns you? 

Pay attention to anything distracting: walls in need of painting, cluttered furniture arrangements, too much or too little lighting. 

This exercise will give you immediate ideas for improving - or Home Staging, as it's called in real estate - the view from the front door foyer. For example, you might discover that a weekend painting project along with some decluttering, would make a big difference in how your home looks from this vantage point. 

Typically, it doesn't take much work to make these types of changes and improvements, but when you do, your home is likely to look more impressive to buyers as they walk through your front door. That's an impression that's likely to linger as they view the rest of your property. 

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Holiday Travel Tips for Your Home

The festive holidays are approaching, and calendars are already filling up. Whether you’re staying with family around the country or taking an extended leave to escape the winter, you may be planning to leave your home vacant for more than a day or two. To ward against coming home to the wrong kind of holiday surprise, here’s what to do before you depart. Cheap Wi-Fi cameras Security equipment might sound high-tech and expensive, but securing your home against potential intrusion doesn’t cost much. For around $30, you should be able to outfit your home with WIFI cameras which are home assistant compatible. Shut the main water off Remember to shut off the main water supply if you plan to be away from your home for more than a day. In the event of a plumbing failure, your home could fall prey to serious water damage. Install smart water sensors in your basement Installing a smart water sensor in your basement can easily save a lot of money and worry. Some models will alert you to leaks a...

GTA REALTORS Release March 2025 Stats

Homeownership in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) became more affordable in March 2025 compared to the previous year. On average, both borrowing costs and home prices have declined over the past year, making monthly payments more manageable for households looking to buy a home. “Homeownership has become more affordable over the past 12 months, and we expect further rate cuts this spring. Buyers will also benefit from increased choice, giving them greater negotiating power. Once consumers feel confident in the economy and their job security, home buying activity should improve,” said Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) President Elechia Barry-Sproule. “Given the current trade uncertainty and the upcoming federal election, many households are likely taking a wait-and-see approach to home buying. If trade issues are solved or public policy choices help mitigate the impact of tariffs, home sales will likely increase. Home buyers need to feel their employment situation is solid before ...

TRREB MLS® SALES MARCH 2025