OUR TOP 10 TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE!

1. Street Appeal

It's the first thing buyers see and you want to give a good impression! Mow the lawns, pressure clean the driveway & any paving and weed & mulch the garden beds - easy-care green plants mixed with cheerful flowers are a good combination. Clear cobwebs from the corners of the doorway, remove any shoes from the entry and shake out the door mat - the neater, the better!

Buyers might look inside of cupboards, so keep them tidy!

2. Clean and De-clutter

Don't underestimate the importance of ensuring your home is sparkling clean, neat and tidy from head to toe. Clear off tables, counter tops, vacuum under the couch, dust high places, clean all the windows & tidy bookshelves. Make sure your bathroom is looking fresh; re-grout if needed, scrub the glass shower screens & store away shower products. Investing in a professional cleaner to do a 'pre-sale' clean is a good idea!

Neutral colours are usually a safe ‘go-to’ paint selection!

3. Paint

A fresh coat of paint can make such a huge impact on a buyers perception of your home. But be careful here! The wrong colour can put potential buyers off, so it's really important to choose the right colour palette for your market. Also consider what compliments your flooring, window dressings and doors and what's on-trend.

4. Interior

Less is more when it comes to decorating your interior. Keep furniture minimal & contemporary, textures natural and colour tones neutral - you want to make it easy for buyers to imagine personalising the area. Hiring a furniture stylist is an excellent option to consider, especially if your property is empty - staging furniture gives buyers the best idea of layout and generally staged homes sell faster and for more.

5. Minor Repairs

Don't give buyers any reason to criticise your property, so make sure all the 'small things' are fixed. Check none of your taps are dripping, all door handles work, cupboards close, replace any blown light bulbs or damaged items and patch any chips or cracks on the walls.

Updating fixtures like tap fittings & drawer handles can make a massive difference!

6. Renovations

Kitchens and bathrooms can often make or break a buyers decision. If your property is still in the original condition, it might be a good idea to look into renovation costs for rooms like these. Or maybe adding a patio could have a big impact on your outside area.  Work out a suitable budget and the costs and weigh it up against how much your property is expected to sell for - it may or may not be worth going ahead.

7. Lighting

Maximise as much natural light as possible (yes, this means clean windows). LED downlights are a very effective lighting option for a light, bright and more premium feel. For rooms that are a bit darker, think about adding floor or table lamps.

Make your backyard look as space effective as possible!

8. Backyard

Make your alfresco or patio area as appealing as possible, so buyers can imagine themselves relaxing after work or entertaining friends on the weekend. Clean your pool, repair the broken decking, wash the pavers, mow the lawn, weed & mulch the garden, tidy up the shed and check your reticulation is working.

9. Detach and De-personalise

Turn your home into a house and start emotionally detaching from it. Get yourself mentally prepared for selling a property remembering that you get to keep the memories! Inviting family and friends over as a last celebration, could be a nice way to say bye to your house.

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10. Just Ask Us

Let us help you get your property ready to sell. We offer FREE PROPERTY APPRAISALS, where we will give you personalised styling and presentation advice and recommendations on what you need to do before putting your property on the market. We can help with every aspect of getting your property ready for sale and will work with you along the way, giving you the best chance of selling your property for the highest possible price. We love what we do and we're here & happy to help!