PREPARING YOUR HOME
First impressions are lasting so the presentation of your property is critical in creating strong initial interest from potential purchasers. A good guide to styling your home is to remove everything that is not absolutely essential. Your agent will be able to advise you of any changes that should be made to your home that could add value to your property.
Some Suggestions
Outdoors A bright and cheery home invites inspection. Keep your lawn trimmed and edged and the flower beds cultivated. Be sure that the windows are sparkling. Remove leaves from paths and verandahs.
De-clutter Clear away all the clutter. Clean surfaces and ensure all fixtures are operational. Keep all entrances and stairways clear.
Sparkling Interior Clean the walls, floors & skirting & remove marks on the carpet or around light switches. Put clutter away neatly in cupboards, clear counter & table tops. A thorough house cleaning will give your home that well kept look.
Flowers Introducing fresh flowers throughout your home is a beautiful & attractive way to enliven the appearance of the room.
Odours Refresh your house and remove any bad or strong odours.
Storage and Closet Space Storage is an important feature. Remove all the necessary articles that have accumulated.
Fix Faults Repair defects that can annoy buyers such as dripping taps, sticking doors, loose tiles, etc.
Bedrooms Neat and orderly rooms look larger. Tidy up the bedroom for a spacious appearance.
Bathroom Check and double check your bathroom. Bright and clean bathrooms sell many houses. Make sure the bathroom is free of mildew and use a lightly scented room atomiser to make the room more inviting.
Lounge Room A minimal approach will always look cleaner and more importantly, spacious. Make sure the entire room is spotless and free from clutter.
Kitchen Clean the entre kitchen with special attention given to food preparation areas. Store all open food products away from sight.
Colour Solid light tones on the walls brought to life with just a couple of styled prints or wall hangings will look elegant.
Leave the House Avoid having too many people present during inspections. The prospect will feel crowded and uncomfortable. Do not accompany the prospect or the sales agent during inspections of the property.
Remove Animals From The House Animals can get in the way and some people are allergic to, or don't like animals.
Background Sound If you choose to play music make sure it is subtle. Turn off the TV and radio - they can distract people. Let the sales representative and the buyer talk free of distractions and disturbances.