23 April 2021

HOUSE SELLERS - Top Tips - Get Your Home Ready for Spring & Summer

 

Looking for some low cost and simple ways to spruce up your home to impress potential buyers? Here are seven tips to help you stand out from the competition


Spring is one of the busiest times for the property market as buyers emerge from the winter lull full of enthusiasm for their search for a new home.

The latest figures suggest the number of buyers looking for properties is healthy at the moment, having picked up following the uncertainty hindering house hunters during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

But sellers who are about to put their home on the market will still be keen to make sure their home stands out from the crowd.

To help you prioritise the items on your pre-viewing ‘to do’ list, here’s a list of top tips to ensure your house creates the right impression.

First impressions

Buyers often decide if they like a property within seconds of arriving, so kerb appeal is vital.

If necessary, spruce up your front door with a lick of paint or buy a new doorknob, brass letterbox or stainless steel house number to add a more welcoming and stylish touch.

Spring cleaning

It will come as no surprise to hear buyers are put off by anything that looks grubby, especially during the season of fresh beginnings.

Giving your house a proper Spring clean will ensure any old winter grime is removed from the property. Deep clean the carpets and make sure curtains and upholstery are dust free.

If you do this before your house is put on the market, the property will look good in the photos taken to promote the property too.


Focus on the kitchen and bathrooms

We all know kitchens and bathrooms can make or break a sale, so it’s important to make sure these rooms are at their best.

In the bathroom hide any unappealing pipework and fix tiling which looks worn. It’s a good idea to tidy away bathroom clutter such as body wash, cleaning products and toilet rolls etc to create a less personal and more minimalist space.

If your kitchen is looking shabby, you don’t need to fork out for a completely new one. Simply replace any worn work surfaces and doors. These changes could totally transform the space

Light

This is one of the easiest things you can do to impress a buyer. Dark spaces can be a turn off to buyers so letting in the light will create a welcoming effect.

Allow the sun to pour in and maximise natural light as much as possible by opening curtains and blinds and giving any dirty windows a scrub before putting your property on the market.

Minimalist Decor

Your taste in decor may not be everyone’s cup of tea and potential buyers must be able to picture themselves living in the space and not feel like an intruder in someone else’s home.

So, it’s a good idea to remove anything conveying too much personality. Keep your decoration simple and colours neutral to offer buyers a blank slate on which to build their own home.

Flowers

It’s very simple, but having fresh flowers on display is an effective way to present your house as well kept.

Flowers also play a vital role in giving rooms a lift and create a clean fragrance to greet a buyer. No matter how well your home is presented, a few simple touches with some neutral flowers will enhance the property’s appeal.

Remove pets

Pets can leave an odour and while their owner may have become immune to this, a buyer will pick up on it immediately.

Therefore, if you have pets, air the property in advance of any viewings, light a freshly-scented candle to mask any lingering smells and consider leaving your pet with a friend or family member for the duration of the viewing. 

I'm here to help sellers, buyers, landlords, and tenants.

Call me or drop me a message if you think I might be able to help you.
Find out more about my special Spring and Summer Promotion.

geraldbowers@thegoodea.co.uk

The Good Estate Agent – North Nottinghamshire
Tel: 01777 237310 or 07981 744003

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