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Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2024
People move for all sort of reasons. Some are happy. Sadly some are sad. However (except for investors), they all have one thing in common. They are looking for a new home. Somewhere they can move their family and their heart to. The big question is, how can you make someone else fall in love with your home?
If your home is where the heart is, then surely falling in love with a new house is a feeling? And feelings are in essence emotions. Think of your first date with your loved one. The excitement you felt. The feeling that this person could be the “one”. I've now been married for 6 years ( I married Mr JDG in December 2015 - the weekend of Storm Desmond!), I know this feeling well. I look back at my wedding day with total joy and feel exceptionally blessed. We had been together for 15 years. Even still there was lots of planning. There was lots of preparation. Even an element of expense. All for that one day. Interestingly though, there was no stress in the planning.
Tip. Prepare properly for minimum stress!
First impressions should not be underestimated. It’s the moment your eyes connect. It’s a highly visual moment. If you look at the effort put into a wedding, think about your venue choice. Your table settings. The time you invested in hair and makeup trials. The dress you chose for you and your bridesmaids. All in the hope your guests were wowed. Now consider how does your home look? Is it going to impress a viewer? You have 60 seconds to make a great impression and that starts at the front door. Mr JDG often refers to makeup as bringing in the decorators. He’s very cheeky, but maybe he has a point!
Tip. Often less can be more when it comes to decor and makeup!
What is the atmosphere of your home? I believe the atmosphere is a feeling. It is what makes you decide if you want to stop or leave. It’s something that can also be easily created. Restaurants and hotels want to create a romantic atmosphere for both weddings and valentines day. They do this was fabulous table settings, dimmed lighting and soft playing music. In a home, we can do similar. Little things help. Light the fire for a cosy feel. Dress the bed. Pop on the side lamps. Buy some flowers. Make sure your home smells great!
Tip. People also create an atmosphere, so make sure the person showing off your home has a positive attitude
I truly believe there is a buyer out there for every house on the market. My job though is to help you get the best price for your home. It’s the difference between what I call Logical Pricing and Emotional Pricing. It’s the reason why so many local home movers choose JDG. It’s why we give bespoke advice to you. Everyone has a moving story. Everyone has a dream. Even me.
If you want to know how you can get the price for your home, let’s meet up for a chat. Our home consultations are free. An hour of your time could just be a very worthwhile hour spent! My name is Michelle Gallagher. You can reach me at michelle@jdg.co.uk or by calling 01524 843322
