5 Things That Make Your Lakewood Ranch Home Irresistibly Attractive to Buyers
5 Things That Make Your Lakewood Ranch Home Irresistibly Attractive to Buyers
As leading real estate agents in Lakewood Ranch, we know what home features and attributes get buyers excited and ready to make an offer. After helping area homeowners sell their properties quickly and for top dollar since 2007, we’ve identified key factors that make a home irresistibly attractive to buyers.
If you’re thinking of selling your Lakewood Ranch home soon, here are 5 things you can do to make it stand out and fly off the market:
Curb Appeal That Wows
A home’s curb appeal is the very first impression buyers get when they drive up. According to the National Association of Realtors, 83% of Home buyers consider the exterior appearance as having an impact on their buying decision.
As your neighborhood experts, we recommend Lakewood Ranch homeowners focus on these curb appeal enhancers:
- Freshly painted or updated front door in a striking color
- Abundant, well-manicured plants and flowers
- Stylish and updated outdoor lighting
- Thriving trees and shrubs, neatly trimmed
- Clean, inviting entry walkway
- House number visible
- No cracks in the driveway or walkways
- Overall aesthetically pleasing exterior style and colors
Think of your home’s curb appeal as a magnet helping draw excited buyers inside for a closer look.
Clutter-Free, Spacious Interior
Today’s buyers crave open-concept floor plans with clutter-free living spaces. An interior that appears spacious, airy, and move-in ready is irresistibly attractive.
Here are our top tips for opening up your home’s interior:
- Declutter like crazy! Remove all but essential furniture and items.
- Store away unnecessary kitchen appliances and décor items.
- Consider renting off-site storage for large furniture pieces.
- Repair any cracked flooring or tile and refresh with new stain or paint.
- Update lighting fixtures to modern and stylish ones.
- Do a deep clean of all floors, windows, and walls.
- Repair any leaks, holes, or cracks throughout the home.
- Organize and clean out closets and pantry space.
Take the time to thoroughly declutter and clean your home before listing it. According to Zillow, clutter can decrease a home's value by up to 9 percent! You’ll be rewarded with excited buyers.
Modern Kitchen and Bathrooms
The kitchen and bathrooms are make-or-break rooms for many home buyers. Updated fixtures, appliances, and finishes in these spaces greatly increase buyer appeal.
To modernize your Lakewood Ranch home’s top-selling rooms:
In the kitchen
- Install new stainless appliances and gas range
- Update countertops to granite, quartz, or butcher block
- Add trendy tile or luxury vinyl flooring
- Paint or reface cabinets and drawers
- Upgrade faucets, sinks, and lighting to current styles
In bathrooms:
- Replace outdated tiles, fixtures, countertops
- Install new tub/shower surround and door
- Update vanities, sinks, and faucets to modern styles
- Improve lighting, consider heated floors
- Paint walls light colors for an airy feel
These semi-affordable updates can add instant buyer appeal and make your home irresistible.
Outdoor Living Features
Today's buyers in Florida dream of enjoying the sunny weather in their backyard oasis. Having an inviting outdoor living space is an irresistible feature for many.
Consider these outdoor upgrades before listing:
- Add paver patio areas, walkways, and lush landscaping
- Install a gas or wood-burning fire pit with seating around it
- Include a built-in grill station or kitchen for alfresco dining
- Put in a swimming pool, hot tub, or water feature like a fountain
- Expand or enclose patios for more usable square footage
- Outfit with comfortable, weather-resistant outdoor furniture
- Ensure lighting extends outdoors for evening ambiance
Upgrading your home’s outdoor spaces may bring great returns when selling your home.
Smart Home Technology
Today’s tech-savvy buyers are looking for the latest smart home features built-in. Homes equipped with smart home tech have an edge over the competition.
Smart upgrades buyers find irresistible include:
- Smart thermostats like Nest to control temps remotely
- Video doorbell and outdoor security cameras
- Smart locks on doors to unlock with smartphones
- Smart lighting like Philips Hue bulbs
- Built-in speakers for streaming music
- Garage door opener and cameras for accessing remotely
These high-tech updates make living more convenient and secure. Best of all, many are simple DIY installations. Smart tech adds modern appeal and draws the right buyers.
If you’re looking to sell your Lakewood Ranch home quickly and for top dollar, contact the area experts at the941 Lifestyle Group. Call us at 941-233-9722 or reach out online. We utilize proven marketing and pricing strategies to attract serious buyers who love your home. As one of the leading Lakewood Ranch real estate teams, we know exactly how to position your property to sell for the most money in today's market. Visit www.941lifestyle.com to learn more about our award-winning service for area home sellers.
Thank you for taking the time to read our blog. We are excited you found us.
We are the 941 Lifestyle Group. We are real estate agents in Lakewood Ranch and would love to be your go-to real estate team in the 941 area. We can help you whether you are buying a home, selling a home, or investing in real estate.
We service all of Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Specializing in Lifestyle Real Estate.
From the beautiful Gulf Beaches, Downtown Sarasota, and Lakewood Ranch.
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