Presenting your home in the best possible light is one way you can make your home more “saleable”, and achieve a better price.
Most prospective purchasers are not just looking for a property to buy, but a home in which to live, and it is amazing how attention to small details can make an enormous difference.
Some people spend a significant amount of money on home improvements to make their home more attractive when they come to sell it. However, you should think carefully before doing so.
We can assist here by assessing your home and identifying the most cost effective ways of preparing it for sale, all with a view to maximizing your sale price and minimizing your selling time and effort. We’ll recommend the exact tasks that need to be completed.
There are some cosmetic improvements such as touching up paintwork, repairing cracks in ceilings and walls, or spending a bit of money on some plants for the front of the house that are usually worth the expense.
- Make sure your home is tidy and uncluttered throughout. Store away any unnecessary clutter if necessary
- Put any smelly rubbish out
- Put vases of flowers in the main rooms
- Leave lights on in dark areas or rooms
- Open all curtains and blinds
- Put fresh towels in bathroom
- Make sure the house is warm in winter
- Leave some windows open in the summer
- Make sure your home has a pleasant aroma (e.g. grind or roast some coffee beans)
- Make sure pets are outside or away from your home
- Leave your car out of the garage – it will make the garage look larger.
