Five things you can do to get your house ready to sell ASAP
Whether up-sizing, down-sizing or you need to secure a sale fast, here are 5 quick and cost effective improvements to help ensure you achieve the best price for your home.
Every house sale is different. Sometimes you’re up-sizing, sometimes your down-sizing, and sometimes you need to get a sale secured fast because of other factors at play. Regardless of your circumstances, getting the best possible price for your property is still our number one goal.
Though the current market might feel uncertain, we are still working with plenty of sellers to ensure they are equipped with knowledge, support, and advice before they put their property on the market.
With different circumstances at play, often you need to make decisions fast which is why we’ve rounded up these quick, cost-effective improvements you can make to your property to ensure you achieve the very best price.
1. De-clutter and depersonalise
For potential buyers, they need to envisage themselves in your property as soon as they see the first picture. This is much easier when spaces are clean, bright, and un-cluttered. Consider clearing out family knick-knacks and photographs, and if you can, move appliances into cupboards so the kitchen looks spacious and inviting. The sellers of this spacious detached bungalow in Brighton, have done a great job to showcase the space.
2. Make minor repairs
When a buyer comes to view your home, the last thing they want to be thinking about is a list of things they’d need to fix before they could move in. If you’ve got visible wear and tear, loose wires, or cabinets with no handles, it’s best to get these sorted before you start marketing your property. There are lots of cost-effective ways to do this such as buying basic light fittings rather than having exposed bulbs.
3. Enhance kerb appeal
First impressions count. As you arrive at your property you want people to feel excited to look inside. Whether you’re selling a flat, or house, there are plenty of ways to brighten up that welcome. If you’ve got outside space with a lawn or bushes, make sure these are well maintained. You could also look to buy some low-cost planters to add some life to your entrance.
Though re-painting might not be an option, pressure washing the exterior can make a marked difference in how your home looks, especially if the front door is clean. This two-bedroom apartment in Hurstpierpoint, looks lovely and inviting from the outside.
4. Highlight home office potential
Now more than ever, buyers are looking for spaces where they can also create a home office. Whether it’s something you currently have in your home or not, this could be a big selling point, so it’s best to highlight it if you can. Perhaps you have a second bedroom that could also include a desk, or maybe, there’s space in a living area where this could be accommodated? If there is, make sure you highlight this to your estate agent and include some photos.
5. Freshen up interior paint
Light, bright, neutral colours make all the difference. If you’ve got some rooms that are looking tired, a fresh lick of paint can really help buyers feel that the space is move-in ready. Stick to light colours to appeal to buyers so they can see how they can make their mark. This three-bedroom home in Ovingdean feels crisp and clean with bright walls throughout the house.
If you’re unsure where to begin or would like some help identifying the quick fixes you can make, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. Marketing your home in the right way from day one is really important to secure a quick sale for the right price. In the first instance why not call our Sales Director, Chris Thew, on 01273 416 732 or email him at cthew@mishonmackay.com