Curb Appeal
Starting from the exterior, look at your house through the eyes of an outsider with no emotional connection to the property. Make sure that the garden and verge are neat and tidy, and to bring a bit of colour into the picture, consider planting a few flowers or flowering shrubs. Wash down your garage doors, security gates and your front door, and do the same to exterior walls – a high-pressure power sprayer can be useful for this job. Wipe down light fittings and make sure that any pathways leading to your front door are clean. Also, loose and sagging gutters can give a bad impression so mend these before a show day and make sure that the house number is clearly visible in order to avoid any frustration in terms of potential buyers being able to find the right house.
Clutter Free
Keep in mind that from the moment a potential buyer walks through your front door, they start to imagine how their possessions will occupy the space. To encourage this, it’s wise to make sure that your house is clutter-free, so begin by getting rid of any unwanted items by throwing them out or donating them to a charity. Pack away unnecessary items and make sure that packed boxes are out of sight, by storing them neatly in the garage or a storeroom.
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Smaller rooms such as bathrooms and bedrooms can appear cramped with a bulky dresser or unsorted items in the way, so be conscious of this too. Make sure that important areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms are spotless, clutter-free and smelling fresh – these are often the rooms that have the biggest impact on a potential buyer. To give the best impression of the kitchen, clear dishes from the dishwasher and sink. It can also be very effective to place a bunch of fresh flowers, a bowl of fresh fruit or a pot plant in these rooms to give the space colour and life. Also, by simply replacing or updating handles, you will be surprised at the improved appearance of kitchen cupboards and the impression it will leave on potential buyers. Remember, a clean house makes a better impression.
Neutral Colours
The colour of walls, doors and fittings is a matter of personal preference. Bright purple, red or black walls are seldom a good idea if you want to sell your house quickly. Where possible, paint walls a neutral colour. Not only is this restful and pleasing on the eye, but it will give potential buyers a clean canvas to work with and makes rooms appear bigger. For more décor and selling advice, visit www.property24.com.