Selling your Tahoe Keys home? You came to the right spot. I have plenty of blogs specifically on this topic, from the basic knowledge to get started, to the tricky scenarios that sometimes pop up. This month’s selling blog topic covers a few simple steps that make a great first impression as soon as potential buyers walk in the door of your home for sale in Tahoe Keys. They don’t include a tray of freshly baked cookies, rolling out the red carpet or doing ridiculously expensive things to capture that dream offer. In fact, they are very simple. Read on!

Scents: This is something that can be tricky for people as everyone usually get’s used to the smell of their home for sale in Tahoe Keys. Not quite sure what I mean? That is ok. Every home, and the people in it, have their own scent. For some, it could be an over powering perfume smell. For the folks that love to cook, it could be an overwhelming food smell. For others, it is pets. There are a lot of different culprits, but when it comes to selling Tahoe Keys real estate, you want to make sure that none of the above hits potential buyers as soon as they open the front door. How? Easy! You will want to neutralize any odors. A good way to do this is by washing all the textiles in the house. Bed linens, towels, pillows, curtains, throw blankets. These can soak up scents so even if you deep clean, if these items haven’t been washed, you could still have some lingering smells. If you have carpet, shampoo it. Also be sure to open up windows and let fresh air in. Once you have neutralized, light some candles or pick an air freshener that isn’t over the top. Scents like clean linen, beach breeze and a spring cotton are subtle, but still fresh and pleasant.

Temperature: Living in a mountain town can yield some pretty extreme weather. Mostly in the winter as summers are known for dry 80 degree days and cooler nights. Regardless of the weather, make sure that your temperature is comfortable for everyone who walks in the door. If it is especially cool, turn the heat up a little bit. If it is a hot summer day, perhaps turn on the AC during the days you have showings. The general rule of thumb is somewhere between 68-72 degrees.

Let in light: Rarely do people seek out a home that is dark. Everyone loves a lot of natural light. A great trick when it comes to selling your Tahoe Keys real estate is not only opening the curtains and blinds, but taking off some of the screens. This can be a pain to take them all on and off after every single showings on your home for sale in Tahoe Keys. Simply do this in the main rooms that are larger. The living, the kitchen, the dining and the master suite are probably the most important. If you have a lot of great natural light as it is, you may not need to go through the hassle, but if this is a struggle for your Tahoe Keys home for sale, removing the screens is a great, cheap trick to try.

Other fun tips to try when trying to impress buyers that tour your Tahoe Keys home for sale include light music in the background. Some Tahoe Keys realtors suggest smooth jazz or a light instrumental tune. Keep the sound low though. Too loud and you can turn people off. Put the pets away or mark clearly where pets will be located during the showing. Not everyone is an animal person. Don’t go out of your way to bake treats, but some mini water bottles for the road can help. Make sure your entry way is clean and organized. This is truly the first impression you give people when they walk into your Tahoe Keys home for sale. If you are interested in buying or selling in Tahoe Keys, call me at 530-308-4331.