When a buyer comes into your home; the need to feel warm and invited.  Many things will quickly turn a buyer off to your home.  

We talk about clutter; dirty rooms; crazy paint colors and those nasty pet smells - but we also need to talk about TEMPERATURE!

Now I understand - utility costs are high.  They are even harder to swallow in a home that is empty that you are trying to sell.  However - how inviting is a home that is under 50 degrees inside?

I recently showed a home like this.  All my buyers could say was how cold it was inside.  I pointed out the updated kitchen and the great skylights - the wife just said "Burr".  I opened the garage door and the husband said - it's cold enough in here - I dont want to go in the garage!

Sellers have to think of their homes as a showcase.  When you go into a furniture store - even if no one is there - it is warm and inviting.  From the lighting to the temperature - these are all things which appeal to our sense of emotion and will make a buyer either happy or turned-off.

If you are concerned about utility costs; as everyone should be - buy a programable thermostat.  Most home showings are going on between 10 am and 7pm.  Turn on the heat!

Contact James Downing of the Downing Real Estate Group, LLC; if you are selling, buying or have questions!

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