Selling a home in the midst of an economic downturn may be tricky enough if it’s a picture perfect mansion being offered, how do you approach securing a sale on a home that blends in with the crowd, and just doesn’t appear to have that ‘something special’?
Whilst you often see many homes within your neighbourhood built in similar styles there are a selection of simple enhancements to make your home stand out. And this doesn’t always have to mean forking out a lot of money for a new kitchen and bathroom either.
First impressions do count, so start with the outside of your home. Make sure the garden is neat and tidy rather than over grown with weeds. Don’t leave any litter outside, clean the windows, and if your door is looking a little tired, paint it.
Don’t stop at tidying the front lawn. Keep the rooms tidy and free of junk and unneeded clutter. Vacuum, dust and polish, and when your carpets are dirty, clean them (you can hire a DIY carpet cleaner for around £30 a day, so this is usually worth investing in) .
Once the property is spotless, make sure that each room has a purpose. Prospective buyers like the homes they’re viewing to be neat and tidy for them to picture how their personal belongings would look in the room, and ways in which they might adapt the space to their tastes. At this point they still want to see how the house overall functions, and if rooms have no clear purpose, this can be off-putting. This might mean acquiring another bed, or a desk and chair for an office space – choose second hand and this won’t have to cost the world.
Good lighting is also essential. You could be lucky and have potential buyers visit on bright, sunny days, but this is the UK, and those are few in number. This could include purchasing some high wattage bulbs for the lights. Whilst not ideal if you are looking to save energy, it may be crucial for making your property appear lighter.
Finally you should concentrate on the two major selling points in every home – the kitchen plus the bathroom. It is a commonly held belief that when selling a house you have to give these two rooms complete makeovers, but the majority of the time this isn’t necessary, and some simple changes really should be all you need.
If your kitchen worktops are chipped or damaged you don’t have to pay for a replacement. Just seek help from one of the many qualified experts who concentrate on kitchen worktop repair, this process is by far the most affordable option, compared to a replacement worktop. Kitchen worktop repair can be executed by a professional, quickly with minimal disruption in your daily routine. Also look at repainting walls or tiles, painting cupboard doors or replacing the handles, and be sure to give everywhere a thorough clean! If you are able to afford a new kitchen, keeping all the fittings and cupboards in the same position can drastically help with keeping costs down.
The best thing that that you can do to spruce up your bathroom is to repaint it. Light colours will make sure the room appears light and airy. As many bathrooms are prone to mould, this is not appealing to potential buyers so lastly ensure there’s no trace.
This post was written on behalf of Hometech UK Ltd, experts in kitchen worktop repair. For more info on kitchen worktop repair please visit Hometech-UK-Ltd.co.uk