Tips for Selling your Home
We have found that one of the most crucial points to remember when selling your home is
"First Impressions Count"
Therefore following are some things that you can do without spending a fortune to get your home ready for Sale.
First Impressions Count
When you have made the decision to sell your home there are a few small things that could have a big influence on a smooth sale.
Number one and really the main thing to remember would be that
“First Impressions Count”
In saying this, take a walk around both inside the house and outside.
How does it look?
What would potential buyers think upon arrival? Clutter free, clean, spacious & maintenance free?
The following are a few tips and hints that could help you to prepare your home for SALE.
The Outside
Maybe the lawn could do with a mow and weeds to be pulled.
Then there is the house itself.
Does the guttering need to be cleared of leaves?
Are the windows in need of some sparkle?
Are there any leaking taps around the property that need a washer or two?
Could you do a dump run to remove much loved clutter?
Is there a fence to be fixed or a pool to be cleaned so that the first impression potential buyers have is WOW?
You need not spend thousands on a total make over to entice the perfect buyer for your property.
All you need is a bit of determination, elbow grease and a few dollars.
Or maybe you have a few friends that have skills in different areas that can help you out or there is always your local handyman.
The Inside
Think of this as if you were having a spring clean, remember what you see others also see so start at the front door and work you way through the house doing room by room and when entering each room stand for just a few moments and try to think like you are the potential buyer.
Buring inscense and oils could be a deterant to people with sensitive smell.
One thing that does not require much money, just a little effort is cleaning
♦ Washing walls & surfaces
♦ Washing curtains
♦ Scrubing tiles
♦ Cleaning on top of & inside cupboards and doorframes
♦ Removing cobwebs
♦ Window tracks
♦ Doors & drawers
♦ Rangehoods and stoves
One rule that a lot of people like to live by is
Have I used it in the last 12 months?
If no it’s got to GO!
For some using the above motto gives the feeling that more space as been created for new things to come into your life.
Having a lot of clutter in your home gives the impressions of less space.
You might like to put all of your knick-knacks into storage and remove any unwanted furniture either by way of a lawn sale, friends or places like the Salvos who are greatly appreciative of these kinds of generous donations and in turn you are doing a good deed.
Always try to imagine that you are the potential buyer and are walking into your home for the first time.
Picture this
♦ A fresh pot of coffee brewing
♦ Maybe you have just baked some fresh bread or muffins have just come out of the oven
♦ There’s a beautiful arrangement of fresh gorgeous smelling flowers sitting on the bench
♦ The kitchen is gleaming and smells fresh
♦ The bathroom is also gleaming with a hint of potpourri on the windowsill or fresh flowers
♦ The curtains & windows are open to allow the sunshine and fresh air to give the appearance of spaciousness and airy
♦ Every room is clear of clutter to give the impression of space
And the garden is looking trim, taught and terrific
Who could resist that!
