How to Create a Lasting First Impression

It might sound like a cliché, but making a good first impression counts in the property market. Prospective buyers will view several houses during their property search and they will judge your home on first sight. Therefore, creating a lasting first impression is essential and the experts at Anthony Pepe know how to achieve it!

Photography

The very first time prospective buyers lay eyes on your property is when they see the photographs in the estate agency or online. Getting these photos right is paramount to making a good first impression, as this is the starting point from which buyers will consider viewing your home. If the image quality and composition is poor, a property will look unattractive and risks being skimmed over by prospective buyers. However, at Anthony Pepe, we invest in professional photography to capture your home at its best to entice potential buyers in. Once they see the photos, they will want to see more!

Kerb Appeal

Having decided to view your property, prospective buyers will critique your home before they even step over the threshold. Buyers really will judge a book by its cover and if they don’t like what they see on the outside they might not even look inside. This first impression and initial glimpse of a property is known as kerb appeal. Put simply, to make the right first impression, you property needs to be appealing and attractive to someone standing on the kerb outside. This includes the property exterior, the front door and the garden. We recommend that you spend a little time sprucing up your garden by mowing the lawn and weeding the path, as well as washing the windows and painting the front door a welcoming colour to make potential buyers eager to step inside your home.

Interiors

Keeping up the good impression continues inside your property. Presenting your interiors at their best will ensure that buyers will remember your property despite having other viewings lined up. We know that selling a home is about more than just bricks and mortar. Creating a clean, blank canvas is a great place to start, as some people simply can’t see past your personal possessions and individual taste. Decluttering and neutralising your interiors will help buyers to see the unique space your house has to offer. This doesn’t mean your home has to feel empty and unloved. You can add flair with well-positioned accessories, using fresh flowers, scented candles and lighting to add ambience. We also can’t underestimate the importance of staging each room according to its use. Lay the dining table and place some luxurious spa-like products in the bathroom to set the scene for the lifestyle buyers could have if they purchased your property. That way, they will be able to imagine themselves living there.

When selling your home, ask yourself whether or not your property photographs, external kerb appeal and interiors make a lasting first impression and allow Anthony Pepe to guide you in the right direction. Contact us today online or pop into your local branch to discover how we can help you.