Thinking of moving after the school holidays? Here are our top tips for preparing your home.
If you're thinking of moving after the school holidays, here's our simple guide to preparing your home for photos and viewings.
Are you thinking about selling your home and want to make sure it looks its best for potential buyers? Preparing your home for a viewing is an important step in the selling process. By taking the time to enhance your home's kerb appeal, declutter and depersonalise, deep clean and add some finishing touches, you can significantly increase your chances of making a great impression on prospective buyers. Our team at Sewell & Gardner will walk you through each step to ensure your home is ready to show.
First impressions count: enhancing your home's kerb appeal
When potential buyers first lay eyes on your property, the exterior serves as the opening chapter of your home's story. Improving the kerb appeal of your home is an essential endeavour that sets the stage for what’s to come. Begin by sprucing up the garden: a neatly mown lawn, trimmed hedges, and vibrant flowers can transform an entrance into an inviting pathway. Keeping the exterior of your home in top condition, from fresh paint on the fence to clear, clean pathways, signals to buyers that the home is cared for inside and out.
Declutter: making space for buyers' imagination
Creating a blank canvas is key to letting potential buyers picture their future in your home. Clutter can distract and even deter people from seeing the true value of your property. Begin the decluttering process by sifting through your belongings, deciding what to keep, donate, or discard. Aim for a minimalist aesthetic that makes rooms feel more spacious and welcoming. Think of this step as setting the stage for someone else's story, allowing them to dream and visualise their new home with ease.
The power of a good deep clean
Roll up your sleeves because a sparkling home is a welcoming beacon for potential buyers. Embarking on a deep-cleaning mission does more than just showcase your home in a spotless light; it whispers of meticulous care and attention over the years. Kitchens and bathrooms deserve extra scrutiny, as these spaces are critical in the decision-making process for buyers.
Set the stage: tips for effective home staging
Transforming your home to appeal to the widest possible audience is at the heart of effective home staging. It's not just about making your space look attractive; it’s about allowing potential buyers to envisage themselves living there. To start, consider the arrangement of your furniture. It should facilitate an easy flow through rooms, making spaces appear larger and more open. This might mean removing excess pieces or repositioning what you have to show off the room’s best features.
The finishing touches
As you near the final stages of preparing your home for a viewing, it's time to focus on creating an inviting atmosphere that can captivate the senses of your prospective buyers. Aim to bathe your home in as much natural light as possible during daytime viewings. For evening viewings, utilise soft, warm lighting to evoke a sense of comfort and cosiness. When putting together the finishing touches the power of scent should never be underestimated. A subtly fragrant home can instantly make a space feel more welcoming and evoke a positive emotional response.
Our team are able to advise on the above. If you would like to know what touches will enhance your home to potential buyers, contact our team today on 01923 776400. If you're thinking of selling after the school holidays, now could be a great time to have an initial conversation. Use the get in touch form to find out more about how we can help.