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You've been through it before: the estate agent opens the door, you get a little excited at the possibilities (could this be the one? Maybe this one will be perfect!), and then you step inside. Hopes are crushed, dreams denied, all because the entryway walls have been painted a vivid, hair raising shade of pink with orange trim and it smells like a smoker just dumped an ashtray into the matted, beige shag carpet.

Auburn CA real estate is no exception to this scenario, one that is played out over and over across the country day in and day out. The crux of the matter is this: tastes vary, often widely, and what one family thought was a color scheme that would put energy into their day is the same paint job that gives you a terrific migraine. Granted, this particular example is at the extreme - most houses are decorated and furnished wonderfully and are a credit to the current owners love and dedication.

But to many buyers, even the slightest dating in the decor or paint work can be a complete non-starter when it comes to selling your home. In the tight Placer county real estate market a little work geared towards placating picky buyers can go a long way. And always remember - some buyers may be perfectly reasonable folks, but have certain bad memories that happen to be brought back by something within your house. Neutralizing some of the particularities of your choice of decor can keep buyers from getting distracted by surface presentation and see the true beauty your home has to offer.

Some of the common aspects of your home that should be considered:

Check your curb appeal. Put away the garden gnomes and naked cherub fountains. Mow the grass, and keep it watered. If you've got a big old oak out front with an aging limb overhanging the home...well, that ought to be removed for safety reasons anyway. Remember that initial appearances, for better or for worse, will often define your home in the mind of a potential buyer.

Walk through your home and look for any paint schemes that are a bit out of the ordinary, especially in living areas, bathrooms, and the kitchen. Buyers will be more forgiving of crazy paint in what is clearly a child's playroom or bedroom. But when they walk into your living room and see a color they think is hideous, it will be difficult for them to remember that they can simply paint it once they're moved and see past the color to the potential for the space.

Many Auburn homes for sale will overlook this very common aspect of prepping your home for sale: the bathroom. We spend a lot of our lives in the bathroom, and it is for many people one of the only solitary, tranquil locations in their lives. Bathrooms in houses for sale should be fairly bland - people will personalize it to their hearts content, but may be repulsed by colors, textures, or arrangements they dislike. Buyers in the Placer county real estate market and especially those looking at Auburn homes for sale are going to want to see a bathroom lacking any outlandish colors, artwork, fuzzy toilet seat covers, or strange tiling in the shower.

Most any Auburn CA real estate agent will tell you this as well: pay close attention to the kitchen! Possibly one of the most often overlooked rooms by sellers, buyers will focus on the kitchen to an extreme degree. After all, many of the other rooms in the house can have variable uses - you can swap bedrooms and offices, or convert living rooms and dens to libraries and sitting rooms. But while your own kitchen coloring, appliances, and decor are something you probably fail to even notice, the kitchen is an immutable part of the home. Make sure it is spotless, and your appliances are clear of any clutter. If the walls are stained or damaged in any way, get them repaired. Auburn homes for sale are going to have kitchens in a variety of sizes and shapes - you can't change how cramped or spacious yours may be. But you can at least make sure it is as appealing and functional as possible.

Auburn CA real estate is not completely different from any other real estate market. Your Auburn CA real estate agent should be your go to guide to determine what aspects of your home can and should be altered in order to appeal to the widest pool of potential buyers. She knows the market, knows the buyers, and knows exactly what homebuyers do and do not hate about your house.

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