One of the things I've learned after years of walking homes with buyers in Central Oregon is this:
Most buyers form an emotional opinion of a home almost immediately.
Not a final decision—but an initial feeling.
Within the first 30 seconds of stepping onto a property and walking through the front door, buyers are already noticing things that influence how they view everything else they see afterward.
And interestingly, it's rarely granite counters or upgraded appliances that create that first impression.
It's usually much simpler.
If you're preparing to sell, underst...