Literally walk outside the house and stand in the yard. Try to look at the property with fresh eyes, as if you’ve never seen it before and know nothing about the house. Does the exterior make you want to go in? Is the house welcoming? Even equestrian homes should appeal from the exterior, especially considering the additional buildings such as a barn and stable that will most likely be a part of the property. Little touches such as a welcome mat, or if it’s during the holidays, a wreath on the door, will make the property seem warmer and inviting.
Now enter the house and imagine that you are looking to buy a new property. Stand in the doorway of every room and assess the way the furniture is arranged and how the house flows. Each room should look as spacious as possible, so you may want to move furniture around now to maximize the square footage of each room, instead of keeping the layout in place to suit the purposes initially intended for each room when you first moved in.
How does the back yard and recreational areas look? Many buyers who are interested in Palm Springs home for sale will have an affinity for the outdoors and hope to engage the lifestyle that the area is famous for—incredible weather and a plethora of options for outdoor recreation, from golf and tennis to hiking and cycling. Is there room in the yards for recreational activities? If so, clear the areas out so that the buyer can visualize the possibilities.
Many Indian Wells real estate properties and other homes in the Coachella Valley have swimming pools. If the property you’re preparing does, make sure that the pool and its surrounding area is always clean, and feature the pool as well as you possibly can. If there’s a diving board, ensure that it’s in working order, and maintain the landscape so that it’s well-groomed and appealing.
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