Moving into a new home is one of the most exciting times in your life, but success relies heavily on your ability to sell the current property. Every homeowner wants their home to sell quickly and at the best possible price. However, this is only made possible when the right preparations are in place.
Here are some simple tricks to increase your home’s appeal for the best possible sale.
1. Add Kerb Appeal
Any prospective buyer will start to form their opinion of your property as soon as they see it. This means that the external features need to be under control. After all, a great first impression can have a huge influence on their final verdict. Ensure that the roof, door, windows, and guttering have been given the TLC they deserve and consider a house nameplate. The front garden or driveway should be in great condition too. If you do have off street parking, leave it free for your guests. This subconsciously helps them view the property as a convenient solution.
2. Declutter
Nobody is going to love every last detail of your interior design choices, but potential buyers need to see the potential of the property. It’s hard to do this if the spaces are dirty, cluttered, and poorly managed. This is a great opportunity to sell unwanted goods before moving to the new home. Moreover, you can place bulky storage and a number of other items in storage to ensure that the home is blessed with seemingly more space. When it seems as though you’ve been living comfortably in the home with all this extra space, it can only paint a positive picture.
3. Fix Small Faults
Stamping your personality on a new home takes time, so you won’t want to be left facing unnecessary repair jobs when entering the property. Guess what? Your prospective buyers feel exactly the same. Treating little chips in door frames or fixing the leaky pipe removes another potential obstacle and makes the property feel more homely. The thought of taking on the hassle and cost of completing those tasks themselves could deter buyers.
4. Get Painting
The walls of your home should tell a story. That story should be ‘this is the perfect home for you’. Unfortunately, tired and dreary walls can make the whole property feel drab, lifeless, and small. Conversely, a few fresh coats of paint rejuvenate the spaces to provide a bigger, brighter, and cleaner vibe. Better still, this is one of the least expensive upgrades you’ll ever encounter. Painting cupboards and door handles can further support your bid to gain a quick sale.
5. Go Neutral
Whether painting rooms, upgrading the bathroom facilities, or revamping the kitchen, removing some of your personality is vital. That’s not to say you should lose character-defining features such as fireplaces or brick walls. Nonetheless, opting for ‘boring’ colour schemes is better than doing anything outlandish as the latter idea could alienate a large percentage of viewers. Keep this in mind when making your bed or choosing towels to be displayed, and you won’t go far wrong.
