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Is Your Listing A Haunted House? 9 Surefire Ways to Spook Buyers right out of the house…Halloween Edition:
- “Welcome to the haunted house of real estate horrors! In the spirit of Halloween, let’s explore all the spooktacular ways you can send buyers running for the hills—or should we say, fleeing from your listing!”
- “Want to ensure buyers get goosebumps (and not in a good way)? Follow these frightful tips!” (In other words, make sure you’re not on track for any of the negative feedback that will result from these nine listing mistakes!)
- Creepy Critters: Pet Tarantula, Snake, or Shark
- Nothing says “welcome home” like a pet tarantula creeping in the corner or a python slithering in a tank. And don’t forget the shark swimming ominously in the living room aquarium!
- Spooky Scenario: Picture a potential buyer turning the corner and meeting eight-legged Mr. Fluffy—definitely not the best way to say “dream home.”
- Trick-or-Treat Tip: Have your creepy pets take a vacation during showings unless you want to give your buyers nightmares.
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- Haunting Smells
- Is that a phantom in the kitchen, or just the lingering scent of last night’s garlic festival? Strange smells like overpowering incense, dampness, or mystery odors can send buyers running for the door faster than a haunted house tour.
- Spooky Scenario: Your buyers enter the living room and are greeted by the mysterious smell of…what is that, a mix of wet dog and burnt popcorn?
- Trick-or-Treat Tip: Purge those ghostly odors and make the air smell fresh and inviting—or at least something less terrifying than a crypt!
- Eerie Collections: Dolls, Clowns, and Taxidermy
- Ever feel like someone’s watching you? Your buyers might when they walk into a room filled with wide-eyed porcelain dolls or a wall of grinning clown masks. Not to mention the deer head mounted over the fireplace glaring down like a spirit from the beyond.
- Spooky Scenario: Imagine the look on a buyer’s face as they’re surrounded by 50 dolls in matching bonnets. It’s a scene right out of a horror movie!
- Trick-or-Treat Tip: Unless your buyers are horror buffs, pack away these eerie collections before they scare off any potential offers.
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- Yappy Ghouls: Herd of Ankle-Biting Dogs
- What’s scarier than a pack of barking little dogs nipping at your heels the moment you step through the door? These four-legged ghouls can turn a house tour into a haunted chase.
- Spooky Scenario: Picture your buyer entering the front door, only to be greeted by a chorus of high-pitched barking and a chorus of Chihuahua growls.
- Trick-or-Treat Tip: Send your furry friends to a doggie spa for the day—no one wants to feel like they’re being hunted by a pack of mini-werewolves.
- Ghoulish Decor: Outlandish Paint Colors and Decor
- Neon green walls, polka-dot ceilings, or a living room designed like a vampire’s lair—there’s nothing like extreme decor to scare away the faint of heart.
- Spooky Scenario: “Welcome to your new home!” you say, as your buyers step into a blood-red kitchen with black-and-white checkerboard floors. Yikes!
- Trick-or-Treat Tip: Tone down the Dracula decor. Neutral, calming colors work best—unless you’re selling a castle in Transylvania.
- Overgrown Yard: Haunted-Looking Grounds
- An overgrown, neglected yard with weeds taller than tombstones can make any house look like it’s been abandoned for centuries. Throw in some broken statues and creepy lighting, and your buyers will be convinced it’s haunted.
- Spooky Scenario: The buyer steps outside and gets lost in the jungle of weeds while being stared down by a broken garden gnome missing an eye.
- Trick-or-Treat Tip: Clean up that haunted yard! A little landscaping can turn a haunted mansion into a charming abode.
- The Ghostly Seller: Hanging Around During Showings
- Nothing creeps buyers out more than the seller lurking in the shadows during a showing. Whether they’re silently watching or making awkward comments, it’s like having a ghost that won’t leave the house.
- Spooky Scenario: Your buyer walks through the home, only to find the seller appearing around every corner with, “Oh, did you know the plumbing was replaced in 1987?”
- Trick-or-Treat Tip: Sellers disappear during showings! Give buyers the space to explore without feeling haunted by your presence.
- Too Much or Weird Furniture: A Decor Nightmare
- When your home is overstuffed with too much furniture—or just plain weird pieces—buyers might feel like they’ve wandered into a haunted museum. That giant beanbag chair in the middle of the dining room? It’s more frightening than functional.
- Spooky Scenario: The buyer stumbles through a maze of antique armchairs, lava lamps, and a couch shaped like a giant shoe.
- Trick-or-Treat Tip: Declutter and stage the home so it feels spacious and inviting, not like a haunted funhouse.
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- The Backyard Horror: Dog, Chicken, or Horse Poo
- What’s worse than a creepy yard? A yard filled with…surprises. Whether it’s dog poo, chicken droppings, or even a horse’s calling card, stepping in something foul will definitely scare buyers away.
- Spooky Scenario: A buyer strolls into the backyard only to hear the squish beneath their shoe—a smelly, spooky surprise they won’t forget.
- Trick-or-Treat Tip: Clean up the backyard before showings. The only thing worse than an eerie yard is a messy one that leaves buyers with an unpleasant “souvenir.”
Conclusion:
- “Don’t let your listing become a house of horrors! With a few simple tricks (and no treats), you can create a welcoming space that makes buyers feel at home—rather than sending them fleeing in fright.”
- Call to Action: “Let’s work together to make sure your home is more ‘dream house’ than ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’! Contact me today to get your home ready for the market.”
