Ferny Hills 
Taking the time to prepare your home for sale can make a big difference to the sale price and the speed of the sale, but where should you start? Our experienced team at Professionals Priority Ferny Hills can give personalised advice as part of a free appraisal, but to get you started here are some quick tips.
Clean, clean and clean some more
This one won’t cost you much money but requires you to put in the hard yards to reap the rewards.
It’s not as simple as getting the vacuum cleaner out and giving each of the surfaces a wipe – you need to get into every crevasse and behind every door and curtain to bring back the shine.
Once you have done the inside, don’t forget the outside including the windows, eaves and gutters. Also, take the time to clean out the often-neglected areas like garages and sheds.
If in doubt, throw it out
You are going to be moving soon so start the process now by sorting through all of your items and sell, gift or throw away anything you don’t need.
By removing unwanted items and any large furniture it will make it easier to present the property for the open home inspections and will save you time when you move.
Create a great first impression
From the time potential buyers pull into the street you want to make a great a impression so preparing your house for sale must also include the front of the house.
This means you need to:
– make the gardens and lawn look great,
– fix any fences and gates,
– clean the footpaths and driveways, and
– ensure the number of the house is easily identifiable.
Become friends with the paintbrush
It’s those jobs you have been putting off that will make the difference and painting is often one of those. It’s also the one that will give your property the biggest facelift.
Don’t underestimate what paint will do in bringing rooms back to life. It can also reinvigorate things like cabinets, bench tops or even vanities if you use and apply the right paints.
Spend some money to make some money
Often changing some small things in your home can make it feel more modern but its important to not overcapitalise when preparing your home for sale.
Items like new light fixtures or fans can change the appearance of a room. Alternatively, it could be replacing some of the taps or door handles to bring the sparkle back to a tired room.
By following these easy steps to preparing your home for sale you will be well on the way to achieving a great result for your property.
For personalised advice and a free sales appraisal for your home contact our friendly team, your Hills District property experts.
