If you’re looking to sell your home then chances are you have thought of lots of big things you could do to increase its value and attract a buyer. It might be a loft conversion or renovating the whole kitchen, but whatever it is you need to weigh up whether the cost is worth it.
You don’t always need to spend a lot of money when you put your house on the market. There are some small things you can do to make your home more appealing to potential buyers, and boost your chances of selling and being able to move on.
Here are 4 things to try:
1. Add a little kerb appeal
The outside of your house is, obviously, the first thing potential buyers will see when they come to look around. So make sure you present it at its best.
You can mow the front lawn, add some hanging baskets and tidy up the flower beds. It’s also worth thinking about replacing or repainting the front door if it’s looking a bit tired.
Then look at the little details.
Shine up the ironmongery, secure the letterbox flap and make sure the doorbell is working properly. Lastly, take a look at the house number you have by the front door and clean it up or buy a new one if it’s looking a bit shabby.
2. Shine up the windows and mirrors
Put a bit of elbow grease in and clean all the mirrors and windows in the house before any viewings.
This will let more natural light in and show the house of at it’s best.
If you want to go a step further then you can add new curtains to the windows. This is a nice easy way to add some colour to a room that’s been painted in neutral colours.
3. Think about how the house smells
We don’t always notice the smell in our home, because we get so used to it over time. But it’s quite often one of the first things other people notice when they come to take a look around.
So before a viewing make sure you open all the windows for a while to get lots of fresh air in, and give the house a good clean too.
Some people recommend baking cookies so the house smells delicious for potential buyers, but a simpler option is to get a few reed diffusers and place them around the property. You could also then brew up a pot of coffee just before a viewing so the buyers are greeted with the welcoming smell of coffee when they arrive.
4. Fix up any small issues
You can’t really patch over big issues like damp or cracks in the walls and ceilings, but you can fix up small issues and defects that might otherwise make the house look a bit rundown.
The types of things you can look out for and fix up include:
- Grubby spots on the walls
- Leaking or dripping taps
- Black mould patches on bathroom sealant
- Draughty doors and windows
It’s also a good idea to declutter if you have a lot of ‘stuff’, so that the house looks more spacious and doesn’t make potential buyers question how much storage space is available.
Hopefully these tips will help you on your way to selling your home, if you don’t have the time or money to make any big changes.
Anything you can do to make the property warm and welcoming, so buyers can picture themselves living there, will help boost your chances of selling so you can move on to your next home.
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