Selling your home can be a stressful period as there are so many things to think about, both inside and out. Many people spend the majority of their time working with (and sometimes nagging) their estate agents to organise viewings at suitable times, and to follow up appointments to see if someone wishes to make an offer. At the same time it is likely that you would be looking for a new house, or even planning your move to another country. So that leaves you with little opportunity to consider whether your home is going to appeal to potential buyers.
However, this is a very important stage of the sales process, as some people can be put off simply by decoration. Not everyone has the ability to see past old wallpaper and kitchen tiles, so it makes sense to do some small renovation projects to appeal to more people. Here are a few things for you to consider:
Keep clutter to a minimum
Kids and clutter go hand-in-hand, but adults can be offenders of ‘too many things’ as well. If you have children in the home, start your work there; see what toys can be sold or recycled, and find smarter ways of storing what remains. Then you can make your way into areas such as the living room and study where bits and pieces often start to build up; see what you are able to get rid of in order to open the space up more.
Modernise your furniture
If you have lots of old and dark pieces of furniture, see whether you can put them in storage whilst you are selling your home. Most people are looking for modern households that invoke the ‘light and airy’ comments, and dark furniture can often take this away. Look into a furniture rental in Surrey service to see where you could get some temporary pieces from.
Use a lick of paint
Walls should be looking their best when people visit your property or else they may believe there is a problem such as damp or cracks. Paint and wallpaper can look a bit tatty over time, so do some touching up, or an entirely new paint job if necessary. Simple changes such as this can make a big difference to the impression people get when they are looking around your house. If you really have no time, at least make use of a painting or hanging photograph to disguise the problem.
Display colourful flowers
People are looking for the right ‘feeling’ when they are looking around a house, so help them to get it in yours. You can’t win everyone over, but flowers can be a welcoming addition to a kitchen, dining room or living area. If you fear that some people may be allergic, you could always opt for silk flowers, but fresh ones do provide a lovely scent that will draw many people in. Choose something that matches your colour scheme for the best effect.