When you come to sell your house, it's vital to present it in its best light.
Spending some time preparing your home for a sale will result in s faster sale, and maybe even a higher sale price - so it is definitely worth taking some time to make sure everything looks spotless.
So if you are putting your home on the market this Summer, we've got some top tips on how to impress your potential buyers and make sure your property is looking its best, both online and in person.
Re-think your property images
93% of homebuyers said that online photos were an important factor when it came to grabbing their attention and creating a positive first impression of the property.*
So much so that 94% said they'd be more likely to book a viewing if the online listing included good images, an interactive tour, or both.
Make sure your property photos are displaying your home in the best light possible, as this could make or break whether a potential buyer requests a viewing.
Get in touch with our branch to find out what we can do for your property listing, including home staging, 360° virtual tours and videos of your property to help viewers immerse themselves in your property.
Increase your kerb appeal
First impressions count! Buyers will not only be looking at your interior, but they will also be making sure that your property has been well-maintained and looked after, including the exterior!
Before you put your house on the market, make sure your garden is in good shape and do any necessary repairs, such as replacing slipped tiles, repairing leaking gutters, and refreshing any door, window or wall paint if it appears to be worn.
Wow viewers with your interior
Now that you've gotten people through the door, it's time to impress them with the interior. To make your home appear more spacious, keep the design simple by keeping everything light and neutral.
Your goal is to provide a blank canvas for purchasers to visualise their own belongings against. This is also a great opportunity to touch up any chipped or damaged paintwork.
Staging your home is a great way to help buyers to imagine themselves living in your home, add a few cushions and throws, replace towels and bed linen with fresh ones, and place vases of flowers and candles around your home to give it some extra style.
Attention to detail
To help buyers get the best possible experience of viewing your home, make sure to do a last sweep of the house to make sure everything looks perfect.
This includes hiding away any laundry, making sure pets are out of the way, open the windows (weather dependent) to let in some fresh air and do a last dust and tidy to make sure surfaces are looking spotless.
Buyers have a sharp eye and will examine a room from top to bottom; you don't want them to notice a collection of cobwebs on the ceiling.
If you are selling your home, or thinking about selling this year, we would love to help!
Get in touch with our team at Martin & Co Mansfield today for support with selling your home on 01623 631139, or if you would like to find out how much your home could sell for this Summer, why not get an instant online estimate by clicking the link below?
*Property Reporter
