Preparing Your Home for Sale
When it comes to moving home, it is natural to focus on your new house. But making sure your old house is shown in its best light is crucial to securing a good sale. Here are some simple tips and tricks that will help you prepare beforehand.
1. Clean Everything, and Then Clean It Again
This is one of the best things you can do to prepare. You want to clean everything-the tops of all those cabinets, pull out the sofa, everything.
The Deep Clean: If you have already moved out, this is easier. If not, you might want to consider hiring a professional cleaner to ensure every corner sparkles.
2. Consider How Your Place Smells
You want to be careful of what smells are lingering in your home.
Scent Trick: One trick to make your place seem welcoming is to put a little polish onto your radiators. When the heat comes on, it will give your home a welcoming and ‘cared for’ scent.
Caution: Grab a few scented candles, but be sure not to mix smells or overwhelm the space too much. Avoid heavy cooking smells before a viewing.
3. Declutter and Organise Storage
This is obviously very important. You want to be showing off your space, not all the possessions you have in it. Storage space is a key selling point.
The Space Fix: Consider boxing things up early and moving them out to temporary storage. This will give your home an airier and more open feel.
Wardrobes: Make sure all of your storage spaces are well organised. Get organised, make sure all of your clothes are hung properly, and that everything is folded and neat.
4. Tone Down the Décor
You want your buyers to be able to see themselves in your property. While your current décor may speak to your personality, buyers need a blank canvas.
The Neutral Base: Consider redecorating and neutralising the décor as much as possible. Make it neutral and then your buyers will be able to imagine what they can do with the space. This is part of a forward thinking presentation strategy.
5. Let the Outside In (Light and Freshness)
You want to let as much light as possible into your home. Light creates the illusion of more space.
Maximise Light: Open up all the windows, pin back curtains, and show off your rooms.
Add Life: Consider putting some potted plants around, or vases of fresh flowers. This will add to the freshness of your property. We take pride in helping sellers maximise presentation impact.
6. Turn Your Bathroom into a Spa
Make sure that your bathroom is looking like a calm and relaxing place.
The Details: Stack some pretty, coordinated towels around. Add some scented candles, and maybe a small plant pot or two. Make sure you have coordinated bath mats and towels to give it less of a mismatched feel-and always put the toilet seat down. We take pride in advising on these crucial details.