It is true that all buyers may not be looking for the exact same type of house.  Some want a large home, some want a condo, some want a small bungalow. However, when buyers are assessing the value of a home, they all tend to use the same criteria.

AGE OF HOME:

  • real age: year house was built
  • effective age: how does the house look and feel in terms of updates, layout, decorating finishes, age of mechanical systems, windows, shingles etc.

LAYOUT & SIZE:

  • square footage of home, size of lot, size of garage and driveway
  • number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms
  • basement walkout

HOW THE HOME MAKES THEM FEEL:

  • energy in the house
  • cleanliness of the house
  • smell of the house
  • the way the light enters the house; double aspect, triple aspect rooms
  • vaulted ceilings, open spaces or cozy corners
  • views, sight lines within the house, layout
  • staging, furniture placement
  • paint colours

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  • curb appeal

LOCATION:

  • neighbourhood vibe, traffic volume, noise level, safety
  • community amenities: parks, recreation, shopping, good schools
  • walkability, public transit, proximity to work
  • view
  • privacy

HOW IT COMPARES TO OTHER SIMILAR HOMES FOR SALE:

  • Are there other choices?
  • How are other similar homes priced?

As a seller it is important to recognize what you can do to maximize the value of your home prior to listing.  And, if the projects are too onerous, time consuming or expensive for you to accomplish at this stage of your life, then adjust the list price accordingly. As a listing agent my goal is to advise and assist my seller clients in the preparation of their property in order to maximize their sale price.

Any questions or comments about this article?  Please feel free to reach out to me, I’m always happy to hear from you.  natalie@nataliefrench.ca