First impressions are lasting impressions, so if you are getting your Denver condo or loft ready to list, you will want to know how to make the best first impression to buyers that you can possibly make. The following 7 tips will help you to put your Denver condo or loft in the best possible light and in turn your property will sell from 30% to 50% faster than if you simply had it listed and did nothing to set the perfect stage for prospective buyers.

1. One thing that all buyers are going to do is picture themselves in the Denver condo or loft. This is why it is extremely important to de-clutter. The pictures, mementos and your personal collections should all be packed away. This allows potential buyers to imagine what the space would look like with their personal items in place. Anything you are still using can be put in a box and placed out of the way.

2. If you have repairs that need to be done, get them taken care of before people come to see the property. Things such as faucets that leak, walls that are dirty and doors that do not close properly will be the focus of attention rather than the great space you have if you do not fix them.

3. Make sure the kitchen appears as large as possible by cleaning off all counter spaces and shelves. An accent candle on the kitchen counter looks much better than an assortment of small appliances that are taking up space. The dishes that you are using should be neatly organized and not a jumble of this and that in the cabinets.

4. Another area that you want to appear as large as possible is the bathroom. All personal items need to be put away so the bathroom looks bare. Make sure the whole area is sparkling clean and invest in a new shower curtain. Everything needs to look crisp and fresh.

5. When selling a loft or condo, many times there is no place to put flyers outside, so most agents don’t create them.  At New Era Realty, we always do full color flyers for our loft/condo listings.  These have professional photos and highlight the unique details of the loft or condo so the potential buyers may take one with them. This helps them to keep the property in their mind. When someone is looking at a great many properties it is hard to keep them all straight and remember the details of each one. This will help them to remember and increase the odds of sale.

6. People are going to use the five senses to tell them if they like something or not.

  • Sight is one and this is why the property should look its best.
  • The smell should subtle, some people use candles, but this is difficult logistically and can be overpowering.  A simple plug-in type fragrance is recommended.
  • When it comes to taste do you remember how great coffee smells? A freshly brewed pot of coffee or the classic fresh cookies trick really works…you will cover two senses - smell and taste.
  • Hearing is important. You can have the TV on one of the cable music channels at a very low volume level. This works great if you have a flat screen and a sound system that is attractive as the buyer will see themselves using these amenities once they move in.
  • Touch as the final sense is something that can easily be overlooked.  If the loft or condo is vacant and all the buyer experiences is granite, tile, steel and glass, the property will seem cold and unappealing.  That same vacant unit can very easily have a sense of warmth with the addition of some simple touches such as decorative towels in the kitchen and bath and a few quality pieces of furniture left behind until it sells.

Finally, create a sense of flow or space for buyers to experience as they move around the loft or condo.  This may require the help of a professional stager.  We have one we highly recommend and her results have been proven over and over with fast sales.  Shoot us a note (agents@mynewera.com) or give your loft and condo experts at New Era Realty a ring: John Stegner (303.52.7746) or Brian Lehnerz (303-521-6262)