Getting your house ready to sell – top twelve tips for a successful sale
Spring is officially the most popular time to sell your house. With bluebells blooming now is the time to get your property in the best shape possible so that it will attract maximum attention, when you go to market.
Also, if you are thinking of downsizing, getting your property ready now will save you a lot of hassle. This is essential to demonstrate how much space is actually available.
What sells a house quickly? – A tidy, well-ordered house filled with light, space & storage.
With this in mind, we have our top twelve tips below:
- Sell your stuff via local groups, Facebook Groups, Vinted, donate to British Heart Foundation or put it into storage.
- Get rid of any bulky furniture that compromises the living space.
- Use a declutter service to help you. We recommend you use the APDO Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers to find your local verified expert. From £30 per hour, this is money well spent to speed up a sale.
- Depersonalise, This is one of the secrets behind why show homes are popular. People want to imagine themselves in the house.
- Make sure your house has ‘kerb appeal.’ This means that it looks good from the outside, as first impressions count. Make sure the front looks tidy, that windows are in good condition and that the roof looks in good shape. Use Rated People to find your handyman.
- Make any essential repairs. Fix any holes, cracked tiles or leaking taps. Again we suggest Rated People for this job.
- Consider a lick of neutral paint in rooms that look tired, or that are quite dark to freshen it up.
- Make sure storage areas aren’t full to bursting to demonstrate available space.
- Cut back hedges, shrubs and plants in the garden to show the maximum size of the plot.
- Jet spray the patio so it is an inviting space.
- Clean the windows – this basic but essential job will enhance the light.
- Open windows, put reed diffusers in rooms to make them feel inviting and eliminate any pet odours.
Buyers are not looking to buy a property. They are after a better life and by making your
home appealing, you will be giving them a glimpse of their future.
If you would like further information to help you downsize, please call Chiltern Relocation on 01494 672086 at email enquiries@chilternrelocation.com or visit our website www.chilternrelocation.com
