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Pineapples Talk Louder Than Words When Selling Your Property

I once listed a home where the "Welcome" mat related "Go Away" and the front window had a "Protected by Smith and Wesson" decal. Regardless of my information to remove these threatening phrases from view, the owner maintained on leaving them there, and ordered me to "lighten up" and "get a sense of humor." The house failed to sell, the guy still lives there and the "unwelcome" mat and Smith & Wesson window sticker are still in full view when you visit his Rockledge FL real estate property.

I am sure he gets a laugh out of it each time he comes home, as did, I'm equally sure, lots of the possible purchasers who crossed the threshold. But who knows, maybe the result would've been different if he'd selected different words of welcome. You only have one chance to make a first impression, as the saying goes, so part of my standard listing routine is to stage-manage that first impression, and step one in that process is for me to pull into the drive and pretend I am a customer visiting the house for the first time.

On one level, this psychological exercise involves the broad brush impression of the landscaping, the condition of the drive, and the building exterior. But in the close-up range, what's the buyer having a look at while standing on the front steps as the showing agent fumbles with the key. Or standing in the front hall while everyone takes their shoes off. How many urgent seconds tick away as the purchaser soaks up and reacts to each little detail of this front porch or entrance or entryway? Stand in these spots for a minute and see what draws your eye. Look closely at what the purchaser will see.

How long would you want to gaze at a "Go Away" mat, as an example, before the words themselves create an unwelcoming impression? How long before the threatening tone of the "Smith & Wesson" window sticker begins to take hold? So get shot of those, naturally, but don't stop at only removing products that have negative connotations. Replace them with things that broadcast a positive welcoming message.

And the message does not have to be words. In fact , as you know, "a picture's worth 1000 words." An image can regularly convey a symbological or even involuntary message better than a slogan or "Welcome" sign. And it's a more delicate way to say "buy this house" than a wall-sized banner that asserts "Buy This House!"

The pineapple is the world symbol of hospitality, welcoming visitors to your door. In colonial times, pineapples were even introduced into the small print of the architecture and furniture, maybe as finials on entrance gateways and newel posts, or carved into mantelpieces or bedposts. While a 3 dimensional pineapple will certainly convey the welcome message, an easy painted sign or plaque will do. Look for pineapple signs at local craft fairs, perhaps in the form of paintings on slate or wood, or perhaps a framed embroidery.

Or seek out a door sign that contains both an image and a worded message. Perhaps an image of a normal red roofed house, smoke exiting the chimney, with the caption "Home Sweet Home" or "Welcome." Or just put down a welcome mat that actually says "Welcome." Aren't any of these more inviting than signage that conveys the message, "Don't even set foot inside or else I might shoot you"?

Article offered by Kobe Jay Paul a Satellite Beach real estate agent. If you want to discover more about selling a home, you can check out Kobe's Port St John Florida real estate internet site.