Professionals Nowra If you are planning to sell you will want to make a great first impression on buyers, so here are a few simple ideas to help you get your home ready inside and out:
Increase your street appeal:
- Keep your front yard clean and tidy and where possible remove any boats, trailers, caravans and clutter.
- Ensure fences, mailboxes, gutters and down pipes are well maintained.
- Freshen up any paintwork
- Pressure clean driveways and external walls
- Create a welcoming entrance, paint the front door if needed and repair or replace any damaged hardware.
- Add some colour with some strategically placed pot plants
Declutter and remove any excess and bulky furniture (you might want to place it in storage for a short period). Ensure your home is easy to move around with no obstructions. Avoid having too many personal items out on display, you want prospective buyers to image themselves living there.
Conduct a thorough clean, making sure to:
- Wash windows
- Dust blinds
- Launder curtains
- Dust skirting boards and window sills
- Clean appliances
- Straighten the contents of closets
Make Minor Repairs such as:
- Replace cracked floor or counter tiles.
- Patch holes in walls.
- Fix leaky faucets.
- Fix doors that don’t close properly and kitchen drawers that jam.
- Replace burned-out light bulbs.
Shampoo carpets and replace flooring that is stained, damaged or worn beyond repair. It is also a good idea to refinish hardwood floors that have lost their sheen or are badly scratched.
Lighten up your home, consider painting your walls light neutral colours, especially if you have textured or bright coloured feature walls. Replace or remove dark drapes and bulky curtains, ensuring you let as much light in as possible.
If you are thinking of selling please contact Professional Clyde Poulton Real Estate Nowra on 4421 2644 and one of our friendly sales team will be happy to conduct a free market appraisal and answer any questions you may have on how to prepare you home for a successful sale.