Selling a house can be hell.
For those of you that have been through the selling process before, you know that delays happen, deals fall through, and getting someone to view your property in the first place can be excruciating.
Unfortunately, it happens to most of us who go through selling a home. However, you can increase the attention your home receives by increasing the attractiveness and curb appeal of your property.
All it takes is a few, very simple steps.
So, if you want to get potential buyers quickly, then follow the steps below:
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Yes, that mould has been on the ceiling since you moved in; and yes, those chips in the woodwork were already there. Whilst you may not have noticed them, other potential homebuyers might.
Mould and chipped woodwork are frequent in homes nowadays. The longer you’ve lived there, the more they’ll appear, and they will shine your home in a bad light to many homebuyers.
The same goes for any torn wallpaper, damaged sealant and any other small details that have been ignored for too long.
Dealing with these might require some remedial work or some anti-mould paint, however this could be the difference between selling and having your property sat on the market for months.
Whilst this may not have been an important part of selling a house a couple dozen years ago, it’s now impossible to ignore.
Photographs must be plentiful, and they must be of a high standard as this will be the first impression for any potential buyers prior to an actual viewing.
Your home needs to stand out online. There are thousands on the market, and there are thousands of people planning on moving on a weekly basis.
Therefore, these photographs should sweep potential viewers off their feet. Don’t stumble at the first hurdle.
A small but powerful advertising method online, is to include a floorplan of your house.
This is exceedingly important, as photos don’t allow buyers to get a clear idea of the layout of your home. Providing a floorplan not only shows potential buyers where every room is located, but also allows them to begin thinking about potential renovations to their new home or where to place their own furnishings.
You don’t want to crowd your house with excess furniture, toys and that guitar in the corner that you planned on learning.
Instead, use a home moving company to move and store this furniture off-site. This will enhance the sense of space, make the room more open, explorable and generally brighter.
Creating a more open space will be more appealing to potential homeowners, and moving the excess belongings off-site means that the attic and garage will be clutter-free for viewings.
Whilst decluttering your home is a major step, setting the ambience for potential homeowners is of paramount importance.
When viewing your property, the lighting, smells and climate will all contribute to the impression your home leaves.
So, if it’s cold out, put the fire on. If it’s an early morning viewing, roast some coffee beans for that heavenly aroma.
Ross Evans is a blogging enthusiast and lead writer for international removals firm White & Company. With a passion for writing on a wide range of subjects including travel, culture and business, his informative and creative writing style leads to an engaging read that everyone can appreciate.
