Peggy West’s knowledge helps clients sell their homes faster
Some areas of Houston’s real estate market are hotter than others. Yet, it does not matter what area you live in, there are a number of things homeowners can do to assist in selling their house a little faster.
“Using your five senses —sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste — when selling your house makes a difference,” said Peggy West, Realtor and president of Peggy West Properties.
“For example, considering sight, first having your home spotless is important. However, curb appeal is where potential buyers make first impression. So before you call a Realtor, mow and edge the yard, trim trees and bushes, and add colorful flowers.
The front door is also important, so a fresh coat of paint or stain is part of curb appeal,” West said.
Clean light fixtures with LED bulbs will help cast the home in a good light.
Having soft background music playing throughout the house, and into the back yard is also appealing.
People gravitate to the sound of water, so if you have a fountain, let it run or if you have a pool, run the sprayer.
“For a while, we often heard that baking cookies or fresh bread prior to showing a home made a difference. This is true, the smell of cookies, or bread baking sparks posi- tive memories for most people, so I suggest this, too,” West said.
When touring a kitchen or bathroom, many people touch the countertops.
Therefore, make sure they are smooth and spotless.
Homeowners who have pets, or a smoker may not notice the smells in their home.
“There was a smoker in one client’s home and the minute potential buyers walked in they noted the smell. Yet, the homeowner put small, hidden bowls of vinegar around the house, and potential buyers no longer commented on the smell. So I know this works,” West said.
West has been in the residential real estate industry for over 26 years.
When her exceptional knowledge of the market, trends in design, décor, and experienced technology, are coupled with her professionalism, customer service, and commu- nication skills, it has and continues to spell client satisfaction.
Peggy West Properties Inc. is a boutique firm that works with both individual buyers and sellers, as well as builders and developers. Peggy West Properties specializes in the Memorial and the Memorial Villages areas.