{"id":4245,"date":"2016-11-03T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2016-11-03T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/?p=4245"},"modified":"2016-11-03T09:00:18","modified_gmt":"2016-11-03T09:00:18","slug":"downplay-negative-features-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/downplay-negative-features-home\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Hide Negative Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Every room has positive and negative features, it\u2019s what you do to downplay negative features that can\u00a0make a buyer excited\u00a0about your space. Take a look around the space you\u2019re sitting in right now \u2013 is there a glaring eye-sore, repair or imperfection staring back at you? That\u2019s considered a negative feature in a home.<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4246\" src=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/3-24.png\" alt=\"downplay negative features\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Now, if you don\u2019t see an unsightly feature in the space, take a second look. Many times\u00a0negatives are overlooked\u00a0in a home because a homeowner either doesn\u2019t want to see the issue, or they\u2019re essentially wearing blinders and can\u2019t see those details that may be unappealing to others.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">How can you remove those blinders? Home sellers should walk through each room of their home to critique the space as a buyer would and make a list of tasks or projects to complete. Here are some negative features you\u2019ll want to take note of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Undesirable location of the home<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Uninviting curb appeal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No garage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unappealing or no landscaping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Peeling exterior paint\u00a0or bad paint colors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Old roof<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Old windows and doors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Small or awkward layout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carpeting rather than hardwood floors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Outdated kitchen and bathrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Small bedrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Limited ceiling lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Structural problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Electrical or plumbing problems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some of these negative features can have a real impact on whether the buyer makes an offer or not, and if an offer is made, how much will they take off the sale price to budget in improving these features? You wouldn\u2019t want to pay full price for an item that\u2019s broken or missing from your wish list, and\u00a0neither will a homebuyer.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many times there is nothing a homeowner can do about a negative feature, it\u2019s just out of their control \u2013 like the location of the home, for instance. If the home\u2019s backyard is a highway, under a flight path or next to a power plant, chances are any home in the area, regardless of its price tag, will have a harder time selling as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-rte2-sanitize=\"bold\">Acknowledge and Move On<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you have an impossible negative feature like this plaguing a home, the best thing to do is to acknowledge it and refocus buyers on the positive aspects of the neighborhood, like the great proximity to the beach or an amazing view of the city skyline.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can decrease the impact a\u00a0nearby highway\u00a0has by adding a fence or a vegetation barrier and window treatments that deflect a bad view. Also try adding a water feature to reduce bad noises with more preferable ones, and make sure to play soft music \u2013 tuned to a Top 40 station \u2013 during an open house. The most important area to focus on, if your home is in a bad location, is on the inside.<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4248\" src=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-84.png\" alt=\"downplay negative features\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-rte2-sanitize=\"bold\">Focus on the Positive<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Most of the negative features that relate to the maintenance and appearance of a home can be controlled based on your budget, time and willingness to complete the task. A positive feature may vary across neighborhoods and differ between homes, but here\u2019s a list of features\u00a0buyers look for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Large front yard<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Landscaping and sprinkler systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Two-car garage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Deck or patio<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Swimming pool<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Outdoor living area<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Outdoor view<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Energy-efficient windows and appliances<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Picture windows and sliding or french doors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Grand foyer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wood floors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Built-in shelving<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fireplace<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lighting, fans and chandeliers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lots of storage space and closets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kitchen with island<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/5-ways-create-pretty-home-office-space\/\" data-suppress-syndication=\"true\">Home office<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Master suite with spa-like bathroom<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Large rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Family room or additional great room<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Open layout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Finished basement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These are just a few of the positive features buyers look for in a new home. So, if you have these types of features, guess what? You\u2019re one step closer to the\u00a0closing table.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Now you just have to make sure they notice those features. Plan on dressing up large front yards with landscaping. Let buyers know about a sprinkler system or energy-efficient products in the space by offering a feature list at an open house.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">In order to highlight each positive feature within a room, make sure the area is light, bright, clean and clutter-free so the buyer\u2019s eyes can easily see the value of the home by keeping them focused and engaged.<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4247\" src=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-83.png\" alt=\"downplay negative features\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-rte2-sanitize=\"bold\">Create a Focal Point<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Every room needs a focal point, which is defined by what the purpose of the room will be. Is it the living room? A bedroom? What is this room used for?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Based on the function of the room, what is the focal point? In a bedroom, it\u2019s the bed, while in an office the focal point is the desk. Focal points can come in many shapes and sizes \u2013 in fact, there can be many focal points in the same room competing against one another.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are natural focal points, like an amazing view, or architectural focal points, like a fireplace or built-in shelving. When choosing a focal point for each room, you want it to have a huge impact and get the buyer\u2019s attention. You can do this by using color, texture or hanging vertical pieces on the wall to emphasize a room\u2019s height.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once you\u2019ve determined the focal point, you want that to\u00a0take center stage\u00a0to anything else in the room. If you have a fireplace in a room, for example, make sure the furniture faces toward the fireplace.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remember, whatever your focal point is it should be placed on the focal wall \u2013 the wall adjacent to the door or the longest wall \u2013 so buyers can instantly see this positive feature and know what this room is used for.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">To sell a home for maximum value, you need to subliminally keep the focus of each buyer that walks in the door and hide those negative features out of sight. So, how will you downplay negative features in your home? 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