Selling your home can be quite a stressful time, and getting your house ready to sell can seem quite daunting. When you have decided that you are ready to sell your house ,is it important to make your home feel like someone could easily see themselves living there. That means presenting your house as aspirational and as impersonal as possible. Here are some things to do before you put your house on the market.
Declutter to start getting your house ready to sell
When it comes to preparing your home to sell one of the cheapest and effective things you can do is declutter your home. When you are selling your home you are also selling a lifestyle, and when potential buyers see huge amounts of things cluttering surfaces as well as overflowing garages then it gives them the idea that your home doesn’t have enough storage space and can put them off.
Decluttering will not only make your home look more attractive in photographs and during visits from potential buyers, it can also save you the hassle of moving unwanted items when you move.
Easy things for you to declutter include:
Toys
Books and games
Ornaments
Toiletries
Kitchen gadgets
You can choose to sell some items on places such as Vinted to make a bit of extra cash towards your house move, or donate them to charity shops.
Put items into storage
As well as decluttering there might be some items that you decide that you want to keep but temporarily removing them from your home will make it appeal more to potential buyers. You could either rent a storage unit or ask a friend or family member if they have some spare storage you can use like a garage or spare room.
This way you can remove some items like furniture, books and toys from your home and make it look more attractive and spacious to any potential buyers
Get your windows cleaned
Whether you do this yourself or hire a professional window cleaner, getting your windows cleaned can really make your home look more attractive to potential buyers. Make sure that your windows are cleaned both inside and out. Sticky hands and marks on windows can be really off-putting.
Remove mould from bathroom seals
If mould is seen in your home, particularly in your bathroom(s) then you are telling potential buyers that there is an issue with damp and mould in your home. However, removing mould can be done quite quickly with vinegar and water or by using a specialist mould removing product like Astonish. This quick job can make a big difference. You may also want to consider painting the bathroom with a special anti-condensation paint.
Tidy up your garden
You don’t need to hire a landscaper to redo your whole garden. However a mowed lawn and a tidy up can make the world of difference. Remove toys from your garden as well as any rubbish, and consider investing in a few plant pots to brighten up the space. If you have any outdoor furniture then stage it for the photographs and viewings.
Little touches like removing the washing pegs from your washing line and taking down your rotary washing line can also make a big difference.
Don’t be afraid to spend some money
When you are getting your house ready to sell you might not want to fork out any more for repairs, maintenance or staging, however by spending some money you can recoup this when the house sells by attracting higher offers from buyers.
Set a budget and decide where the money will be best spent - for example paying for a storage unit and a window cleaner might benefit your house sale more than buying new cushions for your sofa.
Fix nicks throughout the house
When getting your house ready to sell, fixing up the nicks can have a great effect. It could be going around and touching up paint where it has chipped or using a magic eraser on areas where there are marks on your walls.
Open windows
Instead of covering up odours with candles, wax melts or sprays one of the best things you can do is to air out your home before viewings by opening the windows and doors.This allows fresh air to circulate through your home and make it smell lovely.
