Sanibel Real Estate Articles

Photo: Dennis Guyett

Details Make a Difference

In today’s challenging real estate climate, sales are taking place! Who are these buyers, and what is their motivation? Many buyers are driven and motivated by the convergence of large inventory and low interest rates (buyer’s market conditions). These buyers are remaining unemotional during their search for a property in their price range. The other type of buyer in today’s market is also driven by the advantages of purchasing their “dream property” in a market that favors their timing. The major difference between these two buyers is their emotional attachment to the property.

What evokes an emotional attachment to a home? Why do some properties sell before others that are priced in the same range? Can details and design weave together forming the perfect match between the buyer and their next home? Designers, Decorators and Faux Painting Artists would not exist if this were not the case. The details of any home make a lasting impression even if they can’t be articulated. The difference between walls washed with color and those that have been left a blank canvas can have two very different effects. Many home owners afraid of pushing their taste onto a potential buyer, can miss attracting that perfect buyer for whom the details make all the difference. If all walls are left neutral for potential buyers to try to envision their own décor, sellers run the risk of not having their home leave any impression at all on the potential buyer.

Enjoy your home, make it yours and let it shine. A memorable home even if it does not suit all buyers has the potential to catch the eye of buyers even during strong “buyer’s market” conditions.

The photo seen here showcases a powder bath that has been washed in color and designed for dramatic visual impact. There is no doubt that this small room evokes emotion. While some buyers will not care for this style, many will. The end result of these details allows the property to make a lasting impression on all who visit. This room was designed by Connie Davidson of Robb & Stucky, faux painted by Michelle Oppenberg the owner of Valley Craftsman South and photographed by Dennis Guyitt. For more information or to contact any of these professionals please visit our Vendor Page found under “Free Services” on our website.