Things Ottawa Buyers May Notice #1 & #2 - Hardwood Floors and Sloppy Paint

Posted on April 16, 2008 
Filed Under Listing and Selling Your Home, Things Buyers May Notice, Valerie Zinger

HARDWOOD FLOORS and SLOPPY PAINT JOBS

Hardwood FloorAs I go out with Buyers looking at houses and host Open Houses on Sundays, there are things buyers seem to repeatedly notice.  This series lists the good and the not-so-good things that buyers have noticed.

Good - Hardwood floors. Hardwood floors that are clean and in good condition are always noticed.  Sometimes, when the wood is not oak, the Buyer will want to know what type of wood was used.  Make sure you have this on your feature sheet or in your house binder.

Not-So-Good - Sloppy paint job.  You watch the home selling shows on TV and know the importance of putting on a fresh coat of paint.  Did you also know that if you did it in a hurry and were not careful, the buyers notice you also painted spots on the ceiling, left paint drops on the railings, and didn’t tape off the baseboards?  If you are going to paint, it is worthwhile to take your time and do a good job.  A sloppy job indicates that there may be something hidden or less than professional in other areas of the house.

BE PROUD OF THE HOUSE YOU ARE SELLING

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Valerie Zinger ~ Ottawa, Canada ~ PH. 613-723-5300 ~ Email  vzinger@royallepage.ca

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