Thinking of selling your home?

From kerbside to bathrooms to storage – it’s important to make sure everything is in order when thinking of selling your home.

Maximise kerb appeal

It’s common practice for buyers to drive by and check out a property before they decide to attend an open house. First appearances can have a long-lasting effect. To encourage clients inside make sure your home looks great from the street. Keep your lawn mown and the gardens tidy. If any windows, guttering, fences or garden edging need painting or repairing, get that done too. A new or freshly painted letterbox and outdoor garden lighting can add the ‘WOW’ finishing touches on your home’s curb appeal.

Make the most of storage space

The majority of buyers love to take a good look at the storage in your home, this means they may be opening cupboards and wardrobes! This is your opportunity to make a great impression for zero cost. Clear and declutter your storage spaces so they are no more than two thirds full. This strategy looks good and gives buyers a better sense of the space available.

A bathroom that sparkles

Buyers will forgive an older bathroom as long as it’s clean and in good condition. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and remove any and all traces of soap scum, mould, mildew, dust and dirt build up. Some of the fixes you can work on to sparkle up your bathroom include scrubbing the walls and floors, applying new silicone where needed and using a grout pen to revive the lines between your tiles.

Show off the best parts!

Talk to your agent about what you love most about the house and work with them to showcase these features to your potential buyers. This could be as simple as letting all that natural northern light flood in by opening all the blinds, or scheduling your opens later in the afternoon so buyers can see the beautiful sunsets captured in your alfresco area.