When people go looking for a home, they don't just consider practical and rational factors. In addition to trying to make logical decisions, at some level people also make emotional decisions. This can work against you when your home is ugly.

Fortunately, there are things you can do to make sure you sell your home anyway. Let's see how to sell an ugly house fast.

1. Emphasize Your Home's Best Features. Not everything is bad, just be honest. even if your home has some ugly elements, it may also have good selling points. You'll want to highlight these and bring them to the forefront in your photos and listing description. A beautiful backyard, a cozy stone fireplace, or a nice wooden floor can be centrally located to get the buyer's attention. Remember that first impressions are very important when buying a home.

2. Fix What You Can. There are probably a lot of small renovations that you can do without spending too much money or taking too much time. If the light bulbs burn out or the cabinet hardware breaks, take the time to fix them.

3. Arranging/Staging. How buyers perceive a home is not just a matter of structure. It's about how the rooms feel, how they can imagine putting their own things in them. Arranging a home can be a great way to make an ugly little home appear more spacious and inviting. You need to spend enough time to stage your home, whether you hire a professional stager or do it on your own. First of all, make sure you get rid of the clutter. You may want to consider renting storage space. Remove all overly personal belongings. This can be intimidating as it is more difficult for potential buyers to imagine the house as their own. Remember, when it comes to preparation, less is more. Also, don't forget to do a thorough and deep cleaning in your home. If you have guests in the house, they may not peep into every corner, but potential buyers definitely do. 

4. Price Your Home Right. If you're trying to sell an ugly home, this isn't the time to raise your list price and get hopeful. If your home lacks appearance, you need to be realistic and competitive at your price. Otherwise, it can stay in the market forever, and the longer it stays in the market, the more skeptical future buyers can be. Depending on the issues of your home, the buyer may invest a lot of money to renovate it. This means taking this into account when considering whether to make an offer. If your price is too high for what it is, you may unfortunately have little interest in the property.

5. Be Open About Defects. Just because you emphasize the good things about your home doesn't mean that you should try to downplay those imperfections. It is important to speak clearly and openly about the negative features of your home. By doing so, you can ensure that there is no significant delay in the sales process after the buyer finds out the issue. If you are selling homes, please fill out the Seller Disclosure From. It is important to fill this out honestly. It makes the process easier so that neither your time nor the buyer's time is wasted, and this is ethical.

6. Attract the Investors. There are two types of ugly homes: aesthetically ugly and there's an almost-falling-down ugly home. If your home is a real remodel, banks may not be interested in lending money to potential buyers. This means you will have to look for buyers with cash. There are certain keywords that can be used to indicate that you are looking for an investor buyer. Mentioning a home as "needing a TLC", " fixer upper", or writing a letter directly to an investor can attract the right type of buyer. This is especially suitable if you are not interested in investing time, effort, or money in small repairs or cosmetic enhancements. Investors, like Better Off Home Buyers, come in anyway and do a lot of work on real estate, and they don't look at your home like a normal home-buying couple does.

7. Beautify Your Home. There are ways to fix superficial or practical flaws, depending on how much time and money you want to invest in your home before you sell it. You need to run the numbers to determine that this is worth the time, money, and energy.

8. Enhance Your Curb To Appeal. Even if the house is a little fixed, it's important to look as good as possible from the outside. Landscaping and backyard improvements can push uncertain buyers to the limit. If your ugly house is in a beautiful place, this needs to be emphasized. Make sure the lawn is in good condition and the pouch is free of spider webs and mold. It may be worth washing the house under high pressure or fixing paint here and there. Consider setting up some flowers to make sure you get rid of the clutter in your garden.

Don't Lose Hope For Your Ugly Home

If you are worried that you will not be able to sell your dream home, fear not. Better Off Home Buyers are buying ugly homes in Portland and beyond. Contact them today to get started.