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Getting your home ready for a successful spring sale involves careful planning and attention to detail. Follow these essential steps to increase your property's appeal and stand out in the competitive real estate Spring market:
Declutter and Organise
Start by decluttering and organising every room. Remove personal items, excess furniture, and unnecessary belongings to create a spacious and inviting atmosphere.
Thorough Cleaning
Deep clean your home, paying attention to often overlooked areas like baseboards, light fixtures, and windows. Consider hiring professionals for tasks like carpet cleaning and pressure washing for a sparkling finish.
Repair and Update
Take an objective look at your interiors and note any flaws, defects, or damage. Repair leaky taps, loose doorknobs, and faulty light switches. Give damaged walls a fresh coat of paint, and consider having carpet stains removed by professionals. If you have timber flooring, think about having them restrained.
Add Spring Colours
Infuse spring hues into your home with new linens, pillows, and throws. A fresh coat of light paint can make rooms feel more spacious and appealing. Consider adding brightly coloured accents like balloons to attract attention.
Optimise Natural Light
Welcome the sunshine in by drawing all curtains and blinds open. Polish all surfaces to perfection so that the light bounces off them and your home sparkles. Pay close attention to your windows, glass, mirrors, metallic or chrome fittings and your floors. Don't forget to clean your drapes and blinds so that they're dust free, crisp and fresh, and won't provoke any allergies.
Effective Staging
Minimise personal items, decorations, and arrange furniture. This could include removing daggy furniture, repainting walls, hiring artwork, or repurposing entire rooms – all with the end goal of making your home look like a million dollars (or more!).The more neutral and welcoming your home looks, the more likely the buyers are going to be able to imagine themselves in it. Professional staging advice can be valuable here.
Showcase Outdoor Spaces
Highlight outdoor living areas by staging patios or decks with furniture, plants, and cushions. Allow potential buyers to imagine enjoying these spaces during warmer months.
Enhance Curb Appeal
Make a strong first impression by tidying up the lawn, addressing patches with fertilisation, and adding colourful flowers like daisies or tulips. Trim bushes and trees for a clear view of your home, and ensure the exterior is thoroughly cleaned.
Work with an Expert
Spring is a busy time for both buyers and sellers, and your agent will make your property stand out and successfully market it to your target demographic. In addition, you could have the full confidence that it’s truly the right time to sell if you have the help of a real estate expert who knows your local market, like one of Duncan Hill Properties highly experienced agents.