Looking for some low cost and simple ways to spruce up your home to impress potential buyers? Here are seven tips to help you stand out from the competition
Spring is one of the busiest times for the property market as buyers emerge from the winter lull full of enthusiasm for their search for a new home.
The latest figures suggest
the number of buyers looking for properties is healthy at the moment,
having picked up following the uncertainty hindering house hunters during the Covid-19
Pandemic.
But sellers who are about to
put their home on the market will still be keen to make sure their home stands
out from the crowd.
To help you prioritise the
items on your pre-viewing ‘to do’ list, here’s a list of top tips to ensure
your house creates the right impression.
First impressions
Buyers often decide if they
like a property within seconds of arriving, so kerb appeal is vital.
If necessary, spruce up your
front door with a lick of paint or buy a new doorknob, brass letterbox or
stainless steel house number to add a more welcoming and stylish touch.
Spring cleaning
It will come as no surprise
to hear buyers are put off by anything that looks grubby, especially during the
season of fresh beginnings.
Giving your house a proper
Spring clean will ensure any old winter grime is removed from the property. Deep
clean the carpets and make sure curtains and upholstery are dust free.
If you do this before your
house is put on the market, the property will look good in the photos taken to
promote the property too.
Focus on the kitchen and bathrooms
We all know kitchens and
bathrooms can make or break a sale, so it’s important to make sure these rooms
are at their best.
In the bathroom hide any
unappealing pipework and fix tiling which looks worn. It’s a good idea to tidy
away bathroom clutter such as body wash, cleaning products and toilet rolls etc
to create a less personal and more minimalist space.
If your kitchen is looking
shabby, you don’t need to fork out for a completely new one. Simply replace any
worn work surfaces and doors. These changes could totally transform the space
Light
This is one of the easiest
things you can do to impress a buyer. Dark spaces can be a turn off to buyers
so letting in the light will create a welcoming effect.
Allow the sun to pour in and
maximise natural light as much as possible by opening curtains and blinds and
giving any dirty windows a scrub before putting your property on the market.
Minimalist Decor
Your taste in decor may not
be everyone’s cup of tea and potential buyers must be able to picture
themselves living in the space and not feel like an intruder in someone else’s
home.
So, it’s a good idea to
remove anything conveying too much personality. Keep your decoration simple and
colours neutral to offer buyers a blank slate on which to build their own home.
Flowers
It’s very simple, but having
fresh flowers on display is an effective way to present your house as well
kept.
Flowers also play a vital
role in giving rooms a lift and create a clean fragrance to greet a buyer. No
matter how well your home is presented, a few simple touches with some neutral
flowers will enhance the property’s appeal.
Remove pets
Pets can leave an odour and
while their owner may have become immune to this, a buyer will pick up on it
immediately.
Therefore, if you have pets, air the property in advance of any viewings, light a freshly-scented candle to mask any lingering smells and consider leaving your pet with a friend or family member for the duration of the viewing.
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