How To Make Your Modest House More Enticing For Home Buyers In Fairfax County

Here's a few ideas of what you can do to improve your chances of selling quickly for the best price? Photo of 6016 Sweet Dale Ct Have you thought about your window treatments? The only thing worse than a non-functional blind, is a partially functional blind. Blinds that don't work obscure your views, impede light and frustrate home shoppers. Photo of 6016 Sweet Dale Ct What paint colors will help move your place quickly and which colors will fetch the maximum price? Vibrant colors, patterns and vibrant colors usually don't work well for home sellers in Fairfax County. Wallpaper can be very risky as well. When my client asks for my input, I in turn rely on painting and staging professionals. They often tell me that an accent color repeated throughout the home can make the typical neutral colors more visually interesting. Photo of 6016 Sweet Dale Ct When you decide to sell, it's time to return the home to a less personal space. Depersonalizing is a good idea when you decide to sell. The more your townhouse looks like your home, the less it's someone else's home. You want the buyer to be able to see the property as his or her home. Photo of 6016 Sweet Dale Ct Consider these suggestions:
  • Buyers will be impressed if the laundry room is fresh, inviting, and organized. Make sure light bulbs are working, and hide soaps in a cupboard or line them neatly on a shelf.
  • Arrange furniture to maximize floor space but to create conversation zones where a buyer can imagine chatting with friends or family.
  • Consider updating your faucets. They can really change the look of a bathroom or kitchen and are much cheaper than a remodel.
Get to know the neighborhood and what's for sale in 22152. How does your townhouse measure up against other townhouses for sale in Springfield? Your property seeker is going to pay a premium for the privilege of owning real estate in Springfield. But that same buyer is going to expect a lot.

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This is a beautiful light & bright updated townhome ready for you. 2 large bedrooms on upper level w/tons of closet space. Master has walk in closet & own bath w/soaking tub PLUS full hall bath w/updates to include shower & vanity. Lower lvl w/updated kitchen. Granite counters, updated cabinets. Newer appliances, windows & flooring. Wood floors throughout. Private covered patio & so much more! [Charlestown$379,900]
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PRICE REDUCED!!! New HVAC System and New Roof. 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom Townhouse in West Springfield. Features a Laundry Shoot in the Master Bedroom, Completed Basement with Full Bathroom, an Enclosed Sun Room, and more. Full Disclosure: Both Owners are the Listing Agents of this property. VERY MOTIVATED! [Hillside Commons$405,000]
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Julie Nesbitt is an ABR who has served buyers in some of Alexandria’s most exclusive neighborhoods.  She is a top producing agent who has listed and sold property in Northern Virginia. In addition to helping folks buy, sell and rent property in Northern Virginia, Julie is the primary administrator of the property management services performed by Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. Call Julie at (703)765-0300.