Congratulations!
You have put your property on the market and made your first step towards
selling your home. You should now be looking to minimize the amount of time it
takes to find a buyer, and maximize the amount you sell for. To help, here are
10 budget friendly ways to win over potential homebuyers.
1. Clean
A
clean home suggests a well maintained one, which will attract potential
homebuyers. On the other hand, a dirty or smelly property can deter buyers and
will give the impression of a poorly maintained property or that there may be
underlying defects.
2. Kerb Appeal
Here
are our top 10 Ways to Improve The Kerb Appeal ofYour Property
You
can create a great first impression by painting and dressing your front door,
adding stylish lights, clearing up the front garden and cleaning your windows.
3. Love thy neighbour
You
can also improve the kerb appeal of your neighbours property, by offering to
clear up rubbish or cut overgrown hedges at the same time as your own.
4. Neutral Colours
Freshening
up your walls with fresh, neutral coloured paint is a cost-effective way to
instantly update tired décor and make your property feel fresh and modern. It
is also a good time to tidy up any cracks in the paint that may have occurred
from natural wear and tear.
5.
Accessorise Wisely
You
should clear away any clutter or ornaments that will prevent your buyers from
being able to properly look around your property properly. You should accessorise
with freshly cut flowers, which will give your property colour and a lovely
smell. You can also use mirrors to make your house appear brighter and bigger.
6. Remove
Net Curtains
Remove
old net curtains to modernise the exterior of your property and increase the
amount of natural light, which will make your property look bigger and
brighter.
7. Update Your Kitchen
You
can replace cupboard handles, doors or resurfacing your worktops. You should
also replace any tried looking appliances that are on show, to make your
kitchen look fresh again.
8. Help Buyers Visualise
Be
sure to set each room up with a clear function and appropriate furniture. If
you are using bedrooms for other purposes, such as a study, buy a small bed and
dresser to help buyers visualise how the room can be used.
9. Remove Pets and Children
Be
sure to ask friends or family to look after your pets or small children for a
couple of hours, to give your buyer enough space to look around the house
without distractions.
10. Local Information
Prepare
information for your buyers on good, local schools, the best places to eat and
transport options. It will help your buyer imagine themselves living in your
property, and provide them with more detailed information than your agent can
provide.
About the Author:
Zak Arden is the Managing Director of surveybooker.com, a national online
brokerage for RICS Chartered Surveyors. You can obtain fixed quotes from local
surveyors and book your survey online, by visiting www.surveybooker.com or by contacting
Zak Arden on 0333 011 6683.
