What Your Viewing Feedback Means
Selling a house is quite a process, and receiving feedback from potential buyers can be nerve-wracking. It can feel like a personal attack on your home, but keep in mind that feedback is valuable information from the buyer's perspective. In this blog post, we'll take a look at what feedback really means and how to make the most of it.
Feedback is based on personal preferences and tastes of the viewer and may not necessarily reflect the actual value of the features of your home. For example, a potential buyer might dislike the paint color in your dining room, but that doesn’t mean the paint is bad. It might just mean that the buyer does not like the color. So do not take it personally, because feedback is subjective.
When you receive feedback, take it seriously, but don't take it as the gospel truth. Think about it objectively, consider its merit, and evaluate whether you want to make any changes. If you see a pattern in feedback, this is something to consider more seriously, and you might want to change it. If only one or two viewers mention the same thing, you can reasonably ignore it.
Buyers are often more objective when viewing your home, so feedback can be an excellent way to make improvements that will appeal to a broader audience. For example, if several buyers mention that your yard needs sprucing up, it might be worth spending some time and money making it look more attractive. Remember, the objective is to present your home in the best possible light, and feedback is an excellent tool to help you do so.
Negative feedback should not be seen as terrible news. It can also present opportunities to improve your home's aesthetics and functionality. It can prompt you to consider remodels or updates and can even give you a chance to showcase a home improvement in your next open house.
It is essential to ask the right questions after a viewing. Instead of asking viewers whether they liked the house or not, you can ask specific questions like ‘What area of the house do you like the most?’, ‘Was there any feature that did not meet your expectations?’, ‘What would you like to see changed?’ These types of questions will elicit feedback that you can use effectively.
Receiving feedback on your home can be hard, but it's essential to take in the comments made and use it to your advantage. Try not to take it personally, because, as mentioned above, feedback is subjective and based on preferences. Use the feedback to make strategic updates and improvements that will increase your home's chances of selling. Remember, feedback is not always bad news. It can be a prompt for new ideas and ultimately present the opportunity to showcase your property in its best light.
