If you have a condo on the market, you’ve probably noticed that the inventory is plentiful and buyers are having a tough time deciding which deal offers them a good return on their investment or a residence with the most appealing amenities.  By taking just a few steps, you can make your property stand out in the marketplace from the others and perhaps speed up the process of selling for you.  Let’s take a look at what you can do to make a first great impression of your condo on a potential buyer.

1.    Make the front door a welcoming entrance into your condo.  Keep it clean, simple, and attractive and remove any wind chimes or other items that may detract from the curb appeal of your property.

2.    Ask your REALTOR to get to know the closest neighbors so that when your property is shown they will be friendly and supportive of the neighborhood.  A smile is the same in any language and does a great deal to influence a buyer in some cases.

3.    Have your REALTOR take a picture to show online of the most attractive feature that your property has.  It may be a lovely garden or water feature or perhaps a covered porch where a buyer can curl up with a good book.  If the front of the building is bland, show off the feature that will appeal to the buyer the most.

4.    Do what you can to make the entire area neat and tidy.  Whether it’s placing a basket at the community mailbox center for overflow mail or keeping the hallways neat and clean remember that you’re making an investment in the sale of your condo.

5.    If you have a HOA work with them to keep the entire building attractive.  Your building may need fresh paint, new landscaping, or external lighting to add ambiance to the property so suggesting that they address these issues can help you to sell your property faster.

You want to take every step possible to make your condo stand out above all of the rest; sometimes just a simple touch can make a difference.  From stopping to pick up a piece of discarded mail to asking for new lighting along a lovely path you can make the difference in the property that you own.  Buyers are looking for secure and safe areas that offer them good value for their money and it’s your job to make your condo a listing that they just can’t afford to pass up.