You can influence the value of your home

Here are six problems some homes may have that can instantly turn buyers off:1) Home odors. Homeowners become desensitized and rarely realize how obvious odors can be to visitors. This is particularly true of pet owners and smokers. 2) Carpet and flooring. Replacing carpet and flooring in smaller areas such as, kitchens,mudroom,or bath can bring premiums in price.Also having carpets professionally cleaned also helps get top dollar. 3)Paint. Paint is one of the least expensive ways to spruce up your home. Cosider painting outside trim and interior walls and doors.4)Clutter.You should pack all your personal items,such as knick knacks,small furniture,family pictures,etc.5)Signs of pests. If you have any signs of mice,rats,roaches,spiders,ants,.you should immediately contact a local pest control company and have them eliminated.6) Landscaping. If your landscaping is overgrown or looks cluttered in any way, it needs to be fixed.Buyers love to do drive-bys.So first impression is very important.Next time,I will share 13 first impression items to examine. Email me anytime at brenda@fontaineteam.com with any of your real estate questions.