8 Key steps from Hill & Viteri for pre-sale home preparation
Selling a home can be one of the most stressful life events that you face, that’s why were here to help! It is essential to start your pre-sale home preparation early if you want it to stand out from the many other properties on the market lets dive in and find out how!
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Here are eight essential tips from Hill & Viteri Property for preparing a house for sale:
- Sale plan
Planning ahead is extremely important, and starting in winter can vastly increase your chances of a spring sale. There are a number of factors you need to work out before you start preparing your home for sale:
- Make sure all necessary paperwork is completed.
- Know where you’ll move to if you are selling your home.
- Work out when you need the property sold by.
- If the property is not your home, it can help to have an idea of what you will use the money for if you are not purchasing another property.
- Having everything in place early will leave you free to concentrate on the finer details later.
- Property appraisal
You need to have your property valued by an experienced real estate agent. This valuation will help you work out approximately how much money you will be able to spend on a new home.
- De-cluttering
Buyers want to imagine themselves living in your property. For this reason, it is extremely important to declutter every room. All personal items such as photographs should be removed, and you need to make sure all cupboards, drawers and bathroom vanities are cleared out, as buyers always look! You should also remove all clutter from the shed and garage, so the buyer can imagine moving in straight away.
- Facelift
Your property needs to look well-maintained, cared for and modern. There are a number of things you can do to help tidy it up:
- Painting: Just one coat can really freshen up your home. Neutral colours are best as they offer a blank canvas on which viewers can project their vision.
- Floors:Install new floor coverings if yours are worn. Have the carpets deep-cleaned to remove any stains and odours. Preparing the floors doesn’t have to be expensive; they just need to look and smell good.
- Replace: cupboard doors, handles, bathroom fittings, to make everything look sparkling and new.
The most important thing to do here is to deep clean every room. If you can’t face the thought of doing it yourself, there are cleaning services that will do this for you.
- Home maintenance
Make sure all the minor fixes are taken care of, such as installing new washers in dripping taps, and unsticking any stubborn cupboards or drawers. If any major work needs doing, such as installing a new kitchen, make sure you don’t go overboard on the spending, as you want to see a good return on your investment.
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- Garden
If you have a garden, it needs to look as well-maintained as the rest of your property. Weeding and removing dead plants are essential. It is also worth getting a team in to trim shrubs, mulch garden beds and keep the lawn mowed.
- Street/ kerb appeal
Think about what potential buyers will see when they drive by your home. Does the letterbox need replacing or the fence need fixing? You can also consider hiring a pressure-washing team to clean the walls, windows and roof.
- Home styling
Home styling is an important part of creating the right impression. A good real estate agent will be able to recommend a home stager who can style your home in a way that buyers will fall in love with.
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By following these tips and starting early, you can save yourself a lot of stress when it comes to the spring season. You also need to speak to a good agent – Hill & Viteri Property Sutherland know what buyers in your area are looking for, and will be able to advise you on all the steps you need to take for the best possible chance of a sale.
To book an appointment with one Hill & Viteri Property’s sales agents please call our office on 9545 2220 or click here.