If you’re thinking of selling your home in the near future, it’s important to start getting prepared now. There are a few things you can do to increase your chances of a successful sale, and we’ll outline five of them in this blog post. So if you’re ready to start packing up and moving on to the next stage of your life, make sure you read through these tips!
Exterior
The outside of your home is the first view that potential buyers see and can even make or break a sale! This first view gives potential buyers a chance to get a feel for the home, imagine what it would be like inside and even get them to imagine what it would be like to live there. Giving the exterior of your home a bit of extra attention or making a few simple changes can increase the value of your home and make it more appealing to buyers’ eyes when coming to have a look at the property. A few things you could do is give it a good clean, paint the eves if they are due for it and even plant some plants out the front to bring some colour and a “homely” feel to the property.
Painting
A freshly painted house adds value to your property and gives the house a fresh new look. Potential buyers are always drawn to newly painted houses as it tends to bring more life to older style homes too! If you paint to sell I would stick to more neutral colours as neutral colours are timeless and can appeal to anyone and everyone.
Fix it up
Small changes that you could make to add value to your home and get it sold quickly would be to fix up any small cracks or holes if you have any. This is a very easy fix and can make your house more appealing.
The kitchen is where the heart is
Many potential buyers are focused on the presentation of the kitchen. The kitchen can either make or break the sale and either add or decrease the value to your home. Making a few slight changes to your kitchen can make a massive difference to how buyers see the property. You can paint the kitchen cupboards and get new inexpensive handles to bring a fresh new feel to the kitchen, buy a few nice appliances to have in your kitchen on display (if you are occupying the property) or even give the countertop a whole new feel with decorative film.
Smells like a sale
When potential buyers walk into your property for the first time you want them to feel happy and leave wanting to put an offer in on the house. Make sure there is fresh air coming through, the carpets are steam cleaned and you can even have a diffuser or candle going. This will give potential buyers a nice experience when they walk through and be more inclined to walk out liking the property!
These are just a few tips to get you started on selling your home. By following these steps, you will be one step ahead in selling your home and getting the most money for it too! If you would like more information or would like to put your house on the market please feel free to contact us! We’re always happy to help and give you the best possible experience selling your home!
