The time has come for you to sell a house. This could be a house you have never set foot in or your childhood home with so many memories and emotional attachments. One of these will be easier to sell than the other, but the fundamentals of getting the place sold are the same for both.
It can be a really emotional time when taking this step, but it is important that you are able to cross everything off the list so that you get the best outcome.
Take a look at these tips for selling your house!
Keep It Personalized
While you will want to get rid of rubbish and clutter to show your house’s full potential and in the best light, you really don’t want to strip it of its homeliness. Don’t depersonalize it while you are cleaning – show that it is a home to be loved. This means keeping up photographs, ornaments, and accessories and presenting potential buyers with a space they can see would be perfect for them if they lived there.
When you are selling a home, you can sell a lifestyle, too. This can be greatly appreciated by buyers who are less visually inclined. You can show them what the home can be to them and give them subconscious suggestions on how great the space can look, rather than them fighting to picture stuff against magnolia walls.
Give It a New Lease of Life
A home that is well lived in can look a little in need of some TLC. To present the house as its best version, giving it a once-over can help spruce up its appearance with minimal effort. A fresh lick of paint on the walls wouldn’t go a miss, and a carpet clean, window wash, and freshen up in any other areas will help bring everything together. Giving your home a quick makeover can help add value, depending on what you do and how it is presented – never underestimate the impact of curb appeal!
Choose a well-known and trusted estate agency for house valuations, as they will be able to give you the best advice.
Fix and Clean
If you have anything in your home that particularly sticks out like a sore thumb, it would be in your best interest (and the buyer’s) for you to have it fixed before someone comes to look around. Minor repairs can make a massive difference to a sale, especially if buyers are ready to move in without wanting to change much.
This is also where extra attention to detail will serve you well. Getting the limescale out of the toilet bowl, repairing any tile grout, polishing or waxing any wooden surfaces to get them gleaming – anything that says “this house is ready for you” is a good idea.
Make It Smell Good
One of the best ways to promote your home is for it to smell good. What you think smells good is up to you, but freshly baked bread, vanilla, or fresh laundry will never go a miss!
