Introduction
Selling a cape home is often not as difficult as one would think. The cape home is one of the most popular styles of homes. The cape home has been a favorite home in the United States for generations. A cape home is a style of cottage. You will find that these cape homes are not very tall, they seem compact when looking at the house from the outside. However, what they lack in size, they more than make up for in charm. The cape home is filled with charm and is often described as cozy. Some cape homes have slanted ceilings in the upper level, though not all do.
Step 1
Describe your cape home in detail. Discuss all of the homes wonderful features. You want to encourage those inquiring about your home to want to know more. People are already enthralled with the cape home, all you have to do is use your descriptive words to encourage them to make the move and come out to see it.
Step 2
Take pictures both inside and out. If you are listing your home on a site such as Craigslist that allows pictures, be sure to post them. People love the quaint look of the cape home, so be sure to take plenty of pictures of the outside, not just the inside and back yard. People enjoy looking at pictures of houses, this is one way to get them to notice your ad.
Step 3
If you are listing on a Realtors site, be sure you are listed with plenty of photographs there as well. Another way to draw someone in to look at your cape home ad is to use a virtual tour. These are popular and potential buyers really enjoy looking at these. It is a way for the buyers to see the home and take a tour, without actually having to leave their home. Be sure to include the outside of your cape home in the virtual tour.
Step 4
Host an open house. This is a way to get many people in to see your cape home all on the same day. Doing this gets you a lot of exposure for your cape home. Hand out informational leaflets to all who enter. You may even want to serve refreshments.
Step 5
Spread the word that your cape home is going up for sale. Tell friends, relatives and neighbors. You never know, you may get lucky and get an offer before you even hang the for sale sign in the front yard.
Tips
Make your cape home look as open and airy as possible by getting rid of clutter and unnecessary items before the house is shown.
The cape home style can easily seem crowded if too many items are left around.
Let your home's beauty shine through by keeping furnishings and decor to a minimum during showings.
Potential buyers have a tendency to notice imperfections, be sure to clean and fix anything that you can before showing the house to those who may be interested in buying.
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