Prep your home for a Spring sale
Category RealADVICE
Spring is the season that invites a fresh new start into our lives and what better way to do so than to move into a lovely new home. With many competitive properties on the market, how do you prep your home for a Spring sale?
First impressions
When a potential buyer pulls up to your doorstep, they are instantly either impressed or turned off by what the outside of the property looks like. The 'curb appeal' is vital to ensure that buyers get a good first impression. Ensure that the property's lawn is immaculate and there are no unattractive bushes. Simple things like painting the front door, cleaning your gutters and side-walks, repairing decks and window mouldings, and making sure that the hedges and trees are neat also add to a more positive first impression. Spring is a great time to show-off the garden and the home's lovely flowers. This will not only attract buyers but also the chirpy birds that come along with the season to enhance the property's ambience.
Stage your home
Staging your home can make it easier for people to visualize the property as their own. It also aids in decreasing the time that the home spends on the market. Staging can further lead to an increase in the selling price of the property. The trick is to first stage the living room, then the main bedroom, followed by the kitchen, with other rooms in the home being of less concern. Open up the windows and doors to let the fresh spring breeze in. Pretty flowers from the garden will add life to just about any room. As South Africans enjoy a good braai and entertaining guests, especially when the weather gets warmer - staging the pool and patio is a great way to indulge buyers in a spring sale.
Depersonalise the home
While you are staging your home, you should declutter and depersonalise the property. Remove photographs, personal items, and bulky furniture. Less is more and potential buyers often want to envision the home as their own. You can sell the items that you will no longer need in your new home and store the items that you will be keeping.
Scrutinize the property
As you may not spot the defects of the property, getting your home pre-inspected by a professional is a wise move to avoid future troubles when it comes to selling your home. Considering that there are many homes available on the market, buyers tend to be picky and will spot the smallest flaw. Check for defects such as broken windows, loose doorknobs, or a leaky roof which can possibly discourage buyers. This will give you the chance to make the necessary repairs, and as a result, ultimately increase the value of your property.
Eliminate bad odours
Imagine walking into a home and getting the smell of pets, stale air, or tobacco. Any unpleasant scents can quickly kill the chance of a spring sale. Carpets and throw rugs tend to hold odours and should be properly cleaned before entertaining potential buyers. When showing off the home to potential buyers try to replace the bad odours with good inviting smells. The fresh flowers you picked from the garden, air neutralisers, along with a batch of homemade cookies should do the trick.
As spring begins to blossom in the country, many people will consider buying a new home. Selling your home is a big step. If you are keen on a spring sale contact RealNet Select today and we will assist you in getting the best possible deal.
Author: RealNet
