Sexy Real Estate

So, now I know what it's like to have my blog scrutinized. My flesh and blood son indicated to me that selling real estate needs to be sexy. I'm not quite sure if he knows what that means. He may, however, have a point. After all, who wants to buy a home that is just blase and ordinary? This proposes a very hard goal to accomplish.

Let's look at this sexy thing in real estate. If you want to sell your home AND make it sexy, it must be three things. First, the outside must be somewhat attractive. Who wants to drive up to a home they will live in for many years and it looks like a third world shack? Give it a bath. Scrub the debris and pull weeds. Dress it up a bit. How about some colorful plants. Now that will turn some heads. A little makeup would not hurt, either. Paint that front door and wash those windows. Wow, it's looks so good now, you may not want to sell it.

The second thing to making your home sexy would be to make sure it's healthy. What? A healthy house? Don't knock this idea. The inside needs a doctor. Clean out the excess furniture, boxes and clothing that gives your home that lived in, slutty feeling. Yeah, that spot on the carpet and those filthy bathroom tiles need a bath. Clear off the counters and change those light bulbs. Show those buyers how spacious and inviting your home is. Paint that red room neutral and light some candles. Remember, you're having company.

Finally, and this is probably the most important part of selling a home and getting the best price, don't over price it. Being attractive means being available. If everyone wants your home, you'll get the best price for it. What's the use of being attractive and special if you are not available?

So, there you have it. Real Estate that's sexy. I guess I should have had THE TALK with my son when he was younger. It's never too late!