Take a Little Time

PRIOR PREPARATION HAS A BIG IMPACT

STEP 1 | FIRST IMPRESSION

Even if you are not planning to sell immediately, a welcoming exterior is wonderful to come home to each day.  Spending a few hours ensuring your property looks good from the outside-in can pay dividends down the road. It helps create a great first impression and sets the right tone. It is important this looks great throughout the duration of the campaign, as people drive by at all hours of the day and night.

STEP 2 | MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO YOUR HOME

Sometimes cosmetic repairs can take a while to complete, so it is worth getting onto these early. For instance, if your kitchen or bathroom need a refresh, perhaps the walls need to be painted, you need new tiles or the floorboards need to be sanded, getting onto these jobs well in advance of your property going onto the market is a smart idea.

STEP 3 | DECLUTTER AND REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS

You want buyers to be able to visualise themselves in your property; to feel an emotional connection. It is hard to do this if all your knick-knacks and family photos are scattered throughout the property. This is not to say everything must go, it just needs to be refined.

STEP 4 | SPRING CLEAN THE ENTIRE PROPERTY

A sparkling property is a must have when selling your home. Spending time cleaning every corner of your property is time well spent – and yes, that does mean inside all your drawers and cupboards as buyers open these up for a peek inside.