Generally speaking, your home is your biggest asset and you’ll no doubt want to sell it for as much as possible, when the time comes for you to move on.
To do this, you’ll need to make your house attractive to any prospective buyers, so here’s what we recommend you do to spruce up your home and get it ready to sell.
Time of year
Consider the time of year when you put your house on the market. It can often be more difficult to make a house and garden look attractive during the winter months. The majority of people prefer to wait until springtime, when the days are brighter and the gardens are coming into bloom.
Increase kerb appeal
Drive past a property and if it doesn’t grab you from the outset, you’ll be put off taking a look inside, right? Make sure your front lawn is well-kept, all leaves are swept up and does the drive need weeding? Clean the windows and paint any fences that might be looking a bit worse for wear.
Neutral colours
Even if red is your favourite colour, that doesn’t mean it’s everyone else’s too. It’s advisable to repaint any rooms a neutral colour, such as white or magnolia. You can still inject your colour into soft furnishings such as curtains, cushions, rugs etc. but keeping wall and floor colours neutral will help buyers see how they can put their own stamp on the house. Neutral colours can also make rooms look bigger, which could go in your favour too.
Declutter
Go for the minimalistic look. Get rid of any general clutter or collections of ornaments that have built up over time - even if this means hiding it in cupboards for the meantime.
Clean
Last but certainly not least, give your home a good spring clean (even if it’s summer, autumn or winter!) Clearing away the cobwebs and deep cleaning your home from top to bottom will make your house look well looked after and it’ll be ready to show off - plus it'll smell amazing too!
Presentation
Before the estate agent comes round to take photos, or prospective buyers come to view the house, always remember:
- Fluff cushions
- Make beds
- Tie curtains back/open blinds
- Put your pet’s bed and toys away
- Fresh flowers
- Air fresheners
- Lights on
Once you’ve sold your house, you can then start the search for your dream home…
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to find out more about how we can help you get the keys to your dream home!
Important information
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
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