A large part of any buying decision is influenced by appearances, which can excite a mixture of positive and negative emotions.  In order to sell your Westfield NJ home for the highest price possible, you need to consider the following aesthetic values.  

1.) Lighting

When showing your house to a buyer, be sure to establish the proper lighting. Make sure every room is bright and inviting. A naturaly lit house with bright light tends to draw a buyer in; a dark home will appear gloomy and depressing.

Open all the windows and draw the curtains back. Bring extra lights into the house to help with the lighting if the house is inadequately lit.

2.)   Scent

How your house smells can have an important impact on the buyer.

Eliminate any unpleasant or foul odors in your home. Buyers will be instantly turned off by any type of bad smell that exist in your house when they tour it. If needed, use air fresheners or scented candles before showings.

The inside of your house is not the only place you should pay attention to.

3)  The Exterior

The outside, including the paint-job as well as the lawn, plays an important role in the homebuyer's decision to make the purchase. The exterior gives the buyer a first impression of the house.

Another common deterrent for a potential buyer is a wild color scheme that does not appeal to many people. Pink may seem pleasing to you or could possibly be a match with your paintings. However, for the buyer the colors may or may not suit them.

Why take the risk? Before showing your house, make sure all the walls are painted a neutral color.

Make sure to attend to any needed repairs, such as, applying WD-40 to noisy hinges. If you are having issues with major utilities be sure to have those problems resolved first. Replace any damaged or old kitchen cabinets and counters.

Make sure all tiling has been thoroughly cleaned and shows no evidence of grime or mildew. Often times it could even pay to replace old windows.

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