How To Prepare Your House For Selling

Posted on Dec 21 2021 - 8:22am by Editorial Staff

So, you’ve decided to sell your property. Whether you plan on moving somewhere new or you’re a landlord, it’s a huge turning point in your life, and it can be tempting to just leave it behind and never look back. However, it’s worthwhile to take the time to prepare your property before you sell it. Not only will you be more likely to sell it quickly, but you might even increase its value. Keep reading for our tips on how to prepare your property before selling.

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The most vital thing is to make your property spick and span; clean, declutter, and clean again! A whopping 64% of people say they wouldn’t buy a house if it was dirty on the inside, so you need to avoid this at all costs. As well as doing your normal daily cleaning routine, you should roll your sleeves up and get to scrubbing the windows, skirting boards and appliances until they’re sparkling.  It’s not just on the inside, either; first impressions are extremely important, so work on the kerbside appeal of your property. Get rid of weeds, cut the grass and sweep the driveway – and don’t forget to tidy up any sheds or garages.

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Additionally, when potential buyers are viewing your house, you should make use of natural light as much as you can. Nobody wants to live in a house that gets no sunshine, so open all blinds and curtains. Don’t forget to move any large furniture away from the windows, too, so it doesn’t block out any light. Good lighting can boost the mood of those living in the home, while also accentuating the best features of your property, so don’t skip this step.

As well as lighting, the temperature is a vital component of the first impression for buyers. If it’s too hot or cold, that’s what they’ll assume the property feels like all the time. If it’s winter, you should make the house seem like a cosy escape from the elements; conversely, in the summer you should keep things cool.

Our final (if a little obvious) tip is to make the home smell nice. It’s nice when buyers can see that your house is a home and is actually lived in but, sadly, that doesn’t extend to your natural odors! Be sure to open the windows for a while and let some fresh air in, and use some subtle fragrances like oil diffusers or tealights. 

Buying a New House?

Most of us are selling up to move onto a new property and, when that’s the case, there’s a lot to consider. As we all know, finding the perfect property is just the beginning but, thankfully, there are professionals that can make the process much smoother. For example, an online mortgage broker like Trussle can help with securing the most suitable mortgage, a specialist moving company like Pickfords can make the physical process of moving easier and using a mail redirection service can also be very helpful.

It’s also a nice idea to leave a guide for whoever is moving into your old house. This could include information on the gas/electricity meters, local services, and the location of things like the fusebox. Overall, selling your home doesn’t have to be difficult. By taking these steps to prepare the property, you could be saying goodbye to it in no time.

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