There are many reason some Ocean Hills homes stay on the market much too long, but one of the most common is that the home is “Stuck in the 80s.”
Stuck in the 80s: With no further description, you know the look of this Ocean Hills seller’s home. From furnishings to artwork to floor coverings and color schemes, the entire place is decades out of style and, worse, the owners love it the way it is. Many Ocean Hills homes fit this profile.
The Problem: The décor is so overwhelmingly dated that Ocean Hills buyers have a hard time getting past the aesthetics and imagining. Struggling to visualize what it would be like to redecorate and move into the home. Many Ocean Hills homes may be sold by an estate or the sellers have already moved and see no need to spend any money.
The Solution: As agents, we try to point out to our sellers that the look of the 80s (or 90s, for that matter) needs to be toned down, dialed back, or moved forward a few notches in order gain buyer interest in the home. Younger seniors have no nostalgia for the “old days” and many older buyers don’t care to remember the décor from that era. We never expect sellers to do a complete redecoration: Often the best we can hope for is removal of the shag carpet. From that point, we may have to artfully sell around the avocado-colored appliances.
The Buyer: Buying a home that is “stuck in the 80s” can be one of the best investments a buyer can make. The home will usually be price lower to reflect its condition. This allows the buyer to get a good price and to make the improvemnets that they might like rather than having to pay more for someone else’s taste.
The Seller: If you are considering selling your home in Ocean Hills Country Club, give me a call. I will be glad to look at your home and go over inexpensive, simple things you can do to help your home sell faster and for more money. Also, click on the “green button” above to see Ocean Hills homes currently for sale. Look at the photos and see how your home compares to what is already available. Make the necessary changes to get the most money for your property.
For more information on selling your Ocean Hills home, contact Gary Harmon today.
All original content by Gary Harmon.
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