FOXNews.com: 7 Tips to sell your home faster to a younger buyer

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7 Tips to sell your home faster to a younger buyer Jul 24th 2012, 21:24 Educating my clients about the audience they will be marketing to is one of the most important things a home stager can do. When you put your home on the market to sell, you should know that the next owner will likely be younger than you are. That's why you should stop thinking about what you like or want in a home and start thinking about what your most likely buyer will want. Contemporary Living Room design by San Francisco Interior Designer Found Design 1. Stick with warm, neutral walls. If your target demographic is "young professional" or "young family," try using a warm gray as a neutral wall color. The gold or pinky-beige wall color you chose 10 years ago is going to seem outdated to this new group of home buyers. On-trend neutrals like grays allow potential homeowners to envision bringing in complementary colors and clean-lined furnishings to make it their own. Traditional Kitchen design by Charlotte Interior Designer Carolina Design Associates, LLC 2. Invest in white cabinetry. Many home buyers younger than 40 prefer white or off-white kitchen cabinetry. They don't want to see their momma's dark kitchen cabinetry in their new home! Consider a kitchen facelift if you have dark kitchen cabinetry with orange or red undertones. Benjamin Moore's Advance is a great paint to consider. It's a hybrid of latex and oil, and it requires very little prep work. Traditional Kitchen design by Atlanta Kitchen And Bath Teri Turan 3. Update your appliances. Many younger home buyers cannot fathom buying a home without stainless steel appliances. You'll need to update your almond ones with stainless replacements before putting it on the market. Contemporary Kitchen Countertops design by St Louis Tile Stone And Countertop Global Granite & Marble 4. Look for simple stone countertops. Granite and stone countertops are a must-have for most young home buyers -- it will make the difference between whether they choose your home or your neighbor's home. But don't make the mistake of installing busy or taste-specific granite that may not appeal to everyone. If you plan to be in your home for a long time, go for it -- but not if you plan to sell within the next few years. Instead, choose a granite that is almost black or something with a minimum of colors and veining. Anything more might be a turnoff to those picky younger buyers. Modern Bathroom design by Toronto Photographer Peter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer 5. Open up your shower space. Young professionals love large, open glass showers. The garden-variety tub isn't where it's at anymore. Contemporary Living Room design by San Francisco General Contractor Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders 6. Keep it simple for families with children. People with young kids are less likely to want a fixer-upper. If your target demographic is "young family with small children," it's important that your property be ready for them to move right in. Make sure the home has no unfinished projects or red flags for young families. 7. Consider selling your home as a fixer-upper. If your neighborhood is becoming a mecca for young professionals, there may be some appeal to the fixer-upper if the price is right. These younger adults without children may have the time, energy and imagination for making over an older home. Even so, the price will have to be lower than if it were picture perfect. Related: Photos: Get ideas on how to stage your home Help: Find a general contractor to help with your home remodel Help: Find a home stager near you Kristie Barnett: Color Expert, Interior Decorator, & Design Blogger. Click to view original post.

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