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Are you planning to sell your home soon? I'm an experienced Home Stager, I understand the importance pf presenting your home in the best possible light to attract potential buyers. Here are some essential tips to help you prepare your home for sale and create a lasting impression on prospective buyers.
#1. Declutter and Depersonalise
Start by decluttering your home. Remove personal items, excess and oversize furniture and clutter to make your space home appear more spacious and inviting. Depersonalising your home allows buyers to envisage themselves living there. Do this by removing family photos and personal items like trophies, certificates etc. Hide toys and hobby items away to leave a blank canvas that any viewer can feel at home in.
#2. Clean and Repair
A clean and well maintained home is more appealing to buyers. Deep clean your home, including carpets, windows and appliances. Repair any visible damages such as leaking pipes, peeling paint or cracked tiles to make a good first impression. if the viewers initial impression is of a house that has not been maintained, viewers will assume that there are potentially much bigger problems and be put off making an offer. Instead of imagining the lifestyle they will have they will be thinking of all the upgrading that will be required if they buy it.
#3. Enhance Kerb Appeal
First Impressions Matter! Boost your home's kerb appeal by maintaining the lawn, trimming bushes, planting flowers and giving your front door a fresh coat of paint. A welcoming exterior sets the tone for what buyers can expect inside. Many potential buyers will drive by before arranging a viewing and if the exterior is not well maintained they won't even bother to arrange a viewing.
#4 Neutral Colour Scheme
Neutral colours appeal to a broader range of potential buyers and make rooms feel more spacious. Consider painting walls in neutral tones and removing any bold or personalised decor that might distract buyers from the space. However, the careful use of colour in items like soft furnishings will avoid the bland uninspiring neutral look that doesn't look great in photos and is often overlooked in online portals. You want your property to stand out and be remembered for the right reasons. An understanding of colour psychology will help you to understand how colours make people feel and how their use is important in selling your home,
#5 Rearrange Your Furniture
Arrange the furniture in each room to create open spaces with good flow between them. Often we live with sofas facing walls to watch tv but in photos the space appears very small and it may be awkward to move around the room easily. Position furniture away from walls, sofas and beds facing you where possible. Create cosy conversation areas, particularly in small, unused areas, to give the illusion of more space. Ensure pathways are clear to showcase the functionality of the space and allow viewers to move easily from one room to another.
#6. Use of Natural Light
Open curtains and blinds to let natural light flood your home. Natural light makes spaces feel brighter, larger and more welcoming. Ensure all light fixtures are working and replace any burnt out bulbs. Have the lights switched on for photos and viewings to create a cosy, homely space.
#7. Stage Key Rooms
Focus on staging key rooms such as the living room, kitchen, master bedroom and bathrooms. Use neutral decor, fresh linens and strategically placed accessories to highlight the best features of each room to create an emotional connection with buyers.
#8. Consider Professional Staging
If you're unsure about staging your home your home yourself, consider hiring a professional home stager. A stager can provide expert advice on how to showcase your home's best features to attract more potential buyers.
By following these tips and investing time and effort into preparing your home for sale, you can increase its appeal, attract more buyers, and potentially sell your home faster and at a higher price. Remember, a well presented home creates a positive impression and helps buyers envision themselves living in the space.
Good luck with your home sale!
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