In this competitive market it has never been so important to make sure that your home stands out from the rest, here are a few practical ways in which you can do so.
Get your property ready before you invite an estate agent to value it. If you are using Intercounty services we will recommend that you definitely complete any work to enhance your home before we take photographs.
In general if there are any half finished DIY jobs around the house, then finish them. If the lino has holes in the bathroom then replace it. Try and de-personalise your home, put away any personal items that might not be appealing to your buyers, they need to imagine themselves in your house.
Ensure that any interior decoration is neutral and clean. If you painted a bedroom a bright colour that might have been appealing to you five years ago, then ask yourself does it enhance the room to a potential buyers, or does it just limit your market?
It's a simple fact of life that presentation is everything, - most of my tips can be achieved without major expenditure or work. All that's really required is that you look at your new home as a visitor would - impartially.
The Exterior of your property:
Make sure that your house has 'curb appeal' if the windows or facia are looking a bit shabby compared to the rest of the street then give them a quick coat of paint. Make sure the garden looks neat - the grass is cut, hedges trimmed, plant some new flowers in tired planters.
The Kitchen:
This room is one of the most important rooms potentially for house buyers. It needs to be neat, get rid of any clutter, otherwise it will give the buyer the impression that it is too small/out dated for their needs. If your kitchen cupboards need updating then try replacing the handles, this is an inexpensive way of bringing it up-to-date, make sure that all the built in appliances are clean.
Living area:
This needs to be clean and clutter free, if you have pets then try and make sure that they go outside half an hour before a viewing (especially dogs), so that you can air the house and make sure that it is hair free, there is nothing as much as a turn off to potential buyers, than a house that smells of dog. You could also freshen up with room sprays or fragrances.
Draw back curtains to make the living areas seem as bright as possible, make sure the carpets/wooden floors look clean and the decoration looks fresh.
Bathrooms:
If the floor is looking shabby and old then replace it with a cheap lino, replace any old grout with new and make sure that it looks clean and uncluttered. Hide away any potions and lotions.
Bedrooms:
Make sure that each room has an identity, if it's an office then make sure it's an office, if it's a bedroom then make sure there isn't an office in it. But generally bedrooms are needed more than offices.
Carpets will need to be clean and fluffy, and unwanted clutter such as last weeks ironing will need to be hidden, ensure that bedding looks clean and matching.
By taking into consideration the above and making sure everything is just right, you can give yourself an instant advantage over other sellers and increase your chances of a quick, profitable sale.
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