There are many reasons you may want to sell your house but, whatever the reason, one thing is for certain – you will want to make sure you get the best price you can for your property.
We want to share with you our 7 top tips to prepare your property for sale. If you complete each of these tips you give yourself the best chance of getting the maximum possible price when you list your property for sale.
Do Minor Repairs
Prospective buyers don’t want to see damage around the house. Chipped plaster, a broken door handle? These are all inconveniences for a potential buyer, and the more “work” they think they will need to do on a house, the less money they will be willing to pay when making an offer to you.
Replace Outdated Fixtures & Fittings
A simple idea to make your house feel more modern is to replace any outdated fixtures and fittings. No one wants to live in a house that feels dated. Outdated fixtures and fittings can be a real turn off for potential buyers.
Spring Clean & Declutter
Another thing you want to do is make sure you give your house a spring clean and remove any clutter. You want your house to appear welcoming and give the feeling of space. Clutter has the opposite effect, making the house look small and possibly claustrophobic.
Give Your House A Fresh Coat of Paint
You should give your house a fresh coat of paint, in modern and appealing colours. If you haven’t painted your house in an extended period of time, then your house can start to look tired. This is another example of something that can turn off a potential buyer as they again identify it as “work” they have to do on the house.
Fix Up the Garden
They say a picture says 1000 words. You need to make sure the front of your house is appealing. It makes it easier for your real estate agent to great photos but you also want to have an immediate positive impact on potential buyers. Further, you need to make sure your backyard is also appealing – you want people to feel like they have a sanctuary they can escape in – not an overgrown forest that is going to be hard work.
Style Your Home
You want your home to feel warm and inviting. You can do this in 2 ways. You can rearrange your current furniture and add a few cushions or other accessories. Better yet, you may want to consider engaging the services of a professional property stylist to make sure you put the best sides of your house on display.
Consider A Renovation
Last, but not least, you may consider some renovation work as part of what you do to prepare your property for sale. Have a think about the demographics of the people that are buying in your area and whether your house actually would be appealing to them. Have a think about if there is anything you can do via renovation to make it more appealing – and to maximise your sales price. You need to be careful not to overcapitalise here but sometimes you need to spend money to make money.
If you would like a no obligation chat with us about how we can help you prepare your property for sale, please get in touch today.