Preparing Your Home For Sale
People tend not to buy bricks and mortar, but a 'home.' If a house
doesn't 'feel' right it will be difficult to sell. The 'feel' of your house can
be influenced by a host of individual factors. Here are a few hints to help you
make your house 'feel' like your viewers' new 'home.'
First impressions
are vital. Ensure that the front garden is neat and tidy and that the front elevation
of the house, at least, is well maintained - particularly the front door! A hanging
basket by the front door is well worth the investment.
Tidy up! Clutter
really does make a house look smaller. A tidy house has the feel of a much larger
one. Think about any unnecessary furniture as well. If in doubt - get it out!
Pay attention to the smells. Homebuyers use all their senses when getting
the 'feel' of your home. Clean the curtains and carpets and give the whole place
a good ‘spring clean’. There's a lot of truth in the old adage of employing
the aroma of freshly baked bread and a pot of fresh coffee. At least, use a little
pot pourri around the place. A couple of bunches of fresh fragrant flowers make
a huge difference.
In addition to preparation of the house itself, gather
together a portfolio of paperwork that any serious potential buyer may very well
want to see. Gas, electricity bills etc., plus any guarantees for damp proofing
or other remedial work that have been undertaken.
Whilst these tasks
may seem something of a chore, they really will make a tremendous difference to
the saleability of your house.
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