It’s official, the warmer weather is once again on its way and the days are starting to get longer, so, time to say goodbye to Winter and hello to Spring! It might be too early to get into the Spring-cleaning spirit, but now is the perfect time to start preparing your house if you’re planning to sell in Spring. Selling your home can be a very busy and chaotic time, so being prepared and getting yourself organised early is key to making the process as smooth as possible.
Get The Great Outdoors In Order
In Spring the flowers start to bloom and everything comes back to life around us, so you best get your green thumb out now and start to prep your gardens and outdoor areas so they are looking their best. A dead garden bed at the front of your house isn’t the most appealing thing to potential buyers so make sure if you have the space to plant some native flora to make the most of it. A beautiful garden makes your house more physically attractive and can also be an indicator that what lies behind the front door will also be neat, tidy and beautiful. Another area you should tend to is your backyard, ensure all trees are neatly pruned now so that up-keep is much easier when it comes around to showing your home. This way you can save time and spend more energy focusing on the logistics side of selling your home.
Time To Lighten Up
Make the most of the beautiful natural light available to your home by making sure you capitalise on the openness your home promotes. This means it’s time to ditch the moody Winter décor and open up the blinds. To further promote natural light, you may want to update your window furnishings to lighter shades or even a lighter material that lets more light in. Especially after the dark and dreary winter months, people will be excited by a light-filled home that looks open and feels airy.
Rejuvenate And Renew
Don’t leave fixing-up your outdated rooms to the last minute! Updating and rejuvenating areas in your home that need a modern touch is one of the best ways to add value to your home. Complete renovations aren’t necessary, maybe your bathroom just needs to be re-grouted, or the splashback in your kitchen needs to be swapped out for a more current style. Start by identifying the rooms that need some work and allocate a budget to help bring them back to life. Looking at lifestyle magazines or even Pinterest can help you figure out what little touches you can add to the outdated rooms and ensure they look modern, but, try to stay away from fleeting trends to ensure your home has a timeless feel.
Invite A Fresh Perspective
Getting your home inspected before you embark on any of the above will allow you to identify exactly what you need to fix (like a loose doorknob) and what you can save time and money on leaving. Having someone else point out the little flaws in your home is beneficial because they will pick up on things you won’t notice simply because you may have become accustomed to them. For example, you may not notice the creaking floorboard, the mildly odd odour or the squeaking window, but someone else will, so it is best that these things get fixed before a potential buyer has a chance to discover it.
Donna Etchells - McGrath Estate Agents 