Once you decide to move, you must mentally move out and allow your prospective buyers mentally to move in. Here are a few tips for making your house appeal to the most number of people.
First Impressions Count
Our minds are made up in 30 seconds. Sad but true, it seems we make up our minds about people and houses almost instantaneously, make it count. Paint the door, put some pot plants out. Tidy the garden if you have one.
Make an Entrance
If you have a hallway, make the most of it. Good lighting makes it feel welcoming, mirrors & artworks will all help. A small table or shelf, somewhere to put keys/phones, makes it look practical.
De-clutter and De-personalise
People can not see past clutter or mess. Yes you do need to tidy up before every viewing. Put stuff in storage if necessary, including clothes.
Clean Up
Clean windows makes a huge difference. Clean kitchens and bathrooms are a must. It seems that people prefer the smell of disinfectant to fancy candles or home fragrances.
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Add Good Lighting
Lamps can be taken with you when you move, so buy some to create a great mood in each room. You should even switch them on for viewings during the day.
Consider Redecorating
People are not capable of seeing past your décor, whether it’s too personal or just tired.
Assess the ‘canvas’ you are presenting to potential buyers. They need to imagine themselves living in the property.
Make it as attractive as possible to the most number of people.
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Make Your Bed
Your bedroom should look as much like a hotel room as possible as people like this look – clean sheets, a made up bed, cushions, bedside lamps and no clothes on view.
Make each room serve its purpose
Make each room's use obvious to the buyer. The spare bedroom should look like one. If it looks like a storage room or study they won’t ‘see’ it as a bedroom. |
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Pets
Pets and pet smells are out. Some people hate them, even if you can’t live without them. Farm out your beloved pooch to a friend if necessary.
And Finally
Fix anything that looks broken or damaged – not doing so makes the whole property feel neglected in the buyer’s eyes, even if this is untrue.
Remember most people can not visualise the space in any other way than the way in which is it presented. If it is unclean, untidy, looks unloved, is not well lit, does not look inviting, they will not see beyond this.
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