For most of us, our homes are our biggest asset. If you are planning to put your home on the market, you not only want to get the best price but also encourage lots of viewers through the door.
Your estate agent will potentially advise you of certain things that may need attention, but we would encourage you to go through your home and look out for anything that needs addressing.
Any repairs that have been on your list, make sure they are completed, any decorating you have been putting off make sure it’s done. When you come to have viewings if these things aren’t completed your potential buyer could be looking at how much these things will cost them and put in a lower offer.
So, before you get the Estate Agent out, ensure your home is looking all sparkly and at its absolute best.
If you are confident and are going to style the home yourself, here are some tips you might like to follow:
Deep clean – First and foremost, ensure your home is spotless. It might seem obvious but give your home a good clean throughout, paying particular attention to the windows (inside and out) and any mirrors. Bathrooms and kitchens should be spotless. If the task is too big, you could bring in a local cleaning company to carry out a one off deep clean.
Declutter – Hopefully, you are going to be moving soon, so get rid of anything that doesn’t have a use or look good. That includes items that you keep moving from one place to another. You could even make some money by putting items up for sale on Marketplace or Gumtree etc or giving to a charity. Minimise the number of personal items and family photos, your potential buyer wants to imagine themselves in the space. This again may seem obvious, but you should put all clothes shoes and washing away. If you have pets, tidy away toys, and beds for the photographs and more importantly the viewers. The same goes for children’s toys, tidy as many away as possible.
Styling – Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes. Look at each room through the eyes of a potential viewer to ensure that they can see the space. Is the furniture placed in the best position? Once you are happy with the layout, a bit of styling is potentially needed. One of the best ways to restyle a room is to remove all the accessories and then place a few items back in the room (put the other items into storage or use them in another room).
Budget – You don’t need to buy lots of new things for your home but if your bedding is looking tired, purchase new neutral bedding and always ensure it’s ironed. Candles and diffusers are a nice addition and where possible, place fresh flowers for the photography and viewings.
Garden – Make sure it’s as tidy as possible and that your front door and front garden are looking good.
And finally – Plump up any cushions, tidy beds, add some flowers and ring the Estate agent.
If you don’t have the time or feel it’s still too big a job and you want a bit of help, drop us an email or call we’d be delighted to help. We’ve already helped a few clients sell their homes.
If you have any questions or would like help with a project, contact us for your complimentary initial consultancy at www.willowandmaine.co.uk/page/contact
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