People expect to pay more for a property that is aesthetically pleasing, that is why we recommend putting time and energy to enhance your home’s beauty. Furnished homes have a higher rate of being sold fast which can be an advantage to you.
These four tips will help you make your home more presentable to potential clients.
1. Aesthetic Appeal
The outside of your home is the very first thing potential buyers see. In order to attract and convince buyers, it is important that your home looks inviting and presentable. To do this, you must consider what people see and feel whenever they approach your property. Your home needs to make a great first impression. Take a look at these suggestions we have for you:
- Thoroughly clean the building (windows, drains, pathways, doors, gutters, etc)
- Repaint the exterior of the building.
- Repair broken windows, doors, and pathways
- Clear out gutters and downpipes – now’s a good time to fix any leaks
- Mow the lawn and trim trees and plants covering windows to let natural light in
- Ensure that the outdoor lights are clean and in good working condition
- Clean the garage and garage door and make sure that it opens easily
2. Relaxing Atmosphere
As soon as people enter your home, they will start to look at every nook and cranny and imagine themselves living there. The same applies when people view your home’s photos and videos used in your marketing. Make your home tidy and neat – the small details will add up, giving your home extra appeal and assuring potential buyers that it has been well taken care of.
- Replace soiled curtains or carpets with new or clean ones
- Clean out wood heaters and fireplaces – remove ash and replenish the wood in your fireplace
- Polish mirrors – make them shine
- Clean ovens, range hoods, and exhaust fans
- Clean tiles and grout
- Rearrange your furniture to make rooms feel bigger and spacious
- If you have a nice view outside, keeping your bedroom doors and curtains open will let natural light in and let your buyers appreciate your home’s surroundings
- Don’t forget to regularly clean your bathrooms and toilets. Add air fresheners if needed
- Introduce new curtains throughout all the rooms
- During winter, having an open fire or wood heater going will create a warmer and friendlier feel. During summer or spring, open your windows to allow the breeze and fresh garden scents in
- Give your home a brighter look by keeping lamps in dark areas lighted
- Remove all clutter
3. Outdoor Entertainment Areas
There are buyers who are fond of pool parties or have kids who like to play in the backyard or swim during weekends. If you have a pool, a fountain, or a fishpond in your home, it will give your home a significant value especially to buyers who are looking for a “lifestyle purchase”.
- Spruce up gardens
- Sweep decks and paving and consider revamping your decking with a coat of oil
- Clean ponds, fountains, and water features and fill with fresh, clear water
- Clean the pool
4. Impressive Mini paradise
Having a well-maintained lawn will produce an impression of a mini paradise at home. Summer or Spring is not just the time of year when you can keep it healthy and vibrant. Here are some tips on how to create an impressive garden:
- Trim trees and shrubs, climbers, or creeping plants and remove dead leaves or twigs
- Stepping stones are not just for decoration but also become functional especially when raining or snowing, they are an effective way to fix muddy grass. Garden beds should look healthy and weed-free, add a layer of pine bark or mulch to them This gives an abundant feel to your garden
- Your letterbox should be in good condition, make sure it is maintained
If you have already moved out you can always pay for someone to do the cleaning for you if you don’t have time and a handyman to do some minor fixes or landscaper. Sometimes adding a few bits and pieces of furniture to your home can add massive value when it comes to renting or selling.