Is your home “happy”??? In general, happy homes sell faster! I have found that most buyers know whether they would buy a home or not within 30 seconds of walking through the front door. If they are turned off at the entry, there’s really very little reason to continue the home tour.
Creating a happy home would have to weigh in as among the most rewarding of all endeavors—and, you’d have to believe, that requires a goodly dose of what lifestyle gurus call “the art of good living.” That’s why one general interest article in Realtor® Magazine deserved at least a double-take with its headline, “The Scientific Secrets of What Makes a Home Happy.”
Really? Happiness is not generally thought to be something that lends itself to scientific scrutiny: graphs and charts and mathematical precision. If there truly are scientific ways you can make Forsyth County homes happy ones, it promised to be worth looking into – especially if you are thinking of selling!
In fact, the piece did have a scientific basis—research findings that identified conditions that produce high levels of self-reported “contentment.” The “secrets” may not be shrouded in mystery, but four of the leading ones seem sensible:
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Long commutes are mood killers: Researchers found a strong correlation between easy access to workplaces and contentment.
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Clutter costs happiness: UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives and Families found that “high densities of objects in the home” raised female subjects’ stress levels (measured by presence of the hormone cortisol). Men apparently didn’t notice.
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Know your neighbors: Relationships with neighbors leads to a sense of well-being—as anyone in Forsyth County can probably tell you!
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Pay down the mortgage: Even the researchers admit that this one is easier said than done, but when the “debt dwindles” the “mood rises.”
There was one tip that I might question: “paint your walls green or yellow.” The source was a university in Holland—but since it might be true that color preferences vary by continent, there’s cause to hesitate. For the record, the study suggests yellow walls for playrooms (to spark “creativity and playfulness)” with green for bedrooms (engendering “comfort and serenity”). I’m just not sure that this translates to the American market…
Here are a few articles with helpful ideas:
10 Pro Staging Secrets for a Quick Home Sale at Top Dollar
Quick Back Yard Staging without Breaking the Bank
Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019
Selling Forsyth County Homes Isn’t All about Clutter (or is It?)
One tip that’s no secret at all is that happy Forsyth County homes start with the choice of the right property—which is where I can help. Give me a call today!
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South Forsyth County real estate.
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