4 Biggest Turn Offs for Potential Homebuyers

Homebuyers are a notoriously picky bunch. They can get instantly turned off. 

You may think your home is perfect, but potential buyers who walk through your home could spot some flaws you've never noticed before. Many of them will lose interest in your home upon seeing these things. 

If you want to sell your house fast, you must know what sort of things turn potential buyers off. Read on and avoid them when selling your home.

Odors

Smells can come from several sources – smoking, lingering cooking smells, pets, mold, etc. If you have pets or you smoke, the house might smell bad. You may not notice it, but potential buyers will. You can light up, plug in and spray all you want, but no amount of air freshener or perfume can mask the smell. 

No one would be interested in buying a house that smells. Getting rid of odors involve deep cleaning, getting rid of the carpet, and repainting the walls.

Unkempt exterior

Most buyers refuse to go into a house with an unkempt exterior. If the house looks terrible on the outside, how worse could it look on the inside?

Homebuyers want a home that's been taken care of. Make sure that the lawn is mowed and the landscaping is well-maintained. Repaint the front door. Cover your flowerbed with a neat layer of mulch or plant a few annuals. 

Bright-colored walls

You may think that a bright-colored wall adds pizzazz to your room, but it may not appeal to potential buyers. Even though repainting is a relatively easy task, many don't want the hassle of repainting the walls after moving in.

Your goal is to get potential buyers to picture themselves in your home. They can't do that with those bright-colored walls.

Molds

Mold is one of the biggest turn-offs for home buyers. Not only is it unsightly, but it also poses a threat to the people who resides in the home. Getting rid of mold can also be costly.