Buying a Fixer Upper House in the Long Beach Island NJ (LBI NJ) Real Estate Market
LBI Sellers-Meet Your House! 
LBI Sellers-Meet Your House! 
LBI Sellers-Meet Your House!
Long Beach Island Real Estate
First impressions count! This is especially true when selling a home in the Long Beach Island real estate market. Depending on the type of house you are trying to sell (fixer-upper, tear down, turn key home, spec house) making sure that the buyer feels welcome can be the difference between a home selling and a home sitting. There are a few simple things that all sellers can do to make sure their home shows itself in the best light. LBI Sellers-Meet Your House!
By : Nathan Colmer | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
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LBI Sellers-Meet Your House!
When selling a home in the LBI real estate market, a homeowner and their agent should consider how the process of showing a home takes place. Generally speaking, a buyer will go through the front door of the house (it can be a big turnoff to enter though the garage or some other “back door”). Most homes on Long Beach Island will use a lockbox, usually attached to the front door or the front railing. The buyer’s agent will pause at the front door for a few minutes while he or she opens the lockbox, takes out the key and unlocks the door. This will leave the buyer or buyers standing on the front step or front porch looking around at the house…and what they see can set the tone for the whole showing. For example:
- Clean off any debris that can be a turn-off (dead bugs, old plants, etc)
- Make sure the front door is in good shape and painted. If it is looking older, paint the door. It is the “welcome mat” of the house
- Stage the front of the house to include welcoming items. If there is a large front porch, consider adding some furniture. If there is not much space a nice nautical exterior light or even a welcome sign can set a better tone for the showing
The key here is to show that the house is well cared for and well maintained. This can be decided by a buyer in a matter of minutes and set the tone for the whole showing. By taking a few simple steps to make the home inviting, a buyer may remember your home over the competition.
Selling a Home in the LBI NJ Real Estate Market
Selling a home in the LBI real estate market can be a daunting task. As inventory levels have begun to increase, some sellers are facing more competition. It is important to have the right plan in place, marketing pieces and relationships that can help sell a home in the LBI real estate market. By employing a few tricks of the trade you can make your home stand out from the others that are for sale on Long Beach Island. LBI Sellers-Meet Your House! If you have any questions about buying, selling or investing in the LBI real estate market please do not hesitate to contact me.
By : Nathan Colmer |LBI Real Estate Agent | The Van Dyk Group
Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com
Click here to search all homes for sale in the Long Beach Island NJ real estate market
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