subject: Sell House Quickly - Tips On Use Of Color To Help Make Great First Impressions [print this page] In previous 'how to sell your home fast' articles we have covered advertising, pricing, internet marketing, agents, and how to get people interested. Now let's look at one way to impress the prospects that come to view your home - Color. First impressions are so important and color is often overlooked but has an immediate impact on potential buyers. Making a good first impression can be the difference between getting a prospect down the driveway or them driving on by.
Most people make up their minds in less than 6 seconds, so that initial impression is so, so very important.
Enlist the help of a professional color consultant to ensure your home is appealing to all prospect purchasers. It cost as little as $150 for a color consultation which is nothing when we are talking about how to sell your home fast for hundreds of thousands of dollars. (Check with your local paint shop or yellow pages to find a consultant.)
Boy does it make a difference. Not just in the choice of exterior colors but in the choice of plants leading up to the front door, their color, texture and positioning. The introduction of some colored pots and coordinated plants can make an entrance come alive. A consultant will also give advice on color balance inside. It may be as simple as buying some bright cushions to lift the overall feel of your lounge room. You will be amazed at the difference it can make, so imagine what potential buyers will think.
Bright colors and light naturally attract our eyes attention. Sometimes we don't want people to focus on a potentially negative part of the room. This is where having a matching colour scheme comes in. To sell your home fast a good overall effect is what is required, avoid numerous individual highlights that can distract a potential buyer.
Before buying anything we all use 'visually purchasing' as part of our decision making process. It is important to like what we see or at least be able to see its potential. This is no different when purchasing a house. Perfection is not necessary, just ensure it is appealing with potential to turn into a home.
Neutral colour schemes usually work best. Reason being buyers can easily visualise their own furniture fitting in. If a room is too loud it may clash with a potential buyers own possessions and put them off.
It is not necessary to repaint your whole house. Concentrate on creating a good 'first impression' of the front of your house, the entrance and living area. A few flaws can be a good thing. Buyers may be able to see areas they can improve on the house and be tempted to put in an offer.
Paint is cheap and these jobs can be done by most of us with a little bit of practice, read up on painting tips if it is your first time. Tricks of the trade are not secrets but time saving tips. Or if you prefer have a professional do it for you, it will look a million dollars and well worth the investment.
So as you can see getting colors working for you and not against you is a sure way tto sell your home fast. Color makes the most impact yet is the most inexpensive way to improve your chances to sell your home fast.
