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Now that you're moving, you need to think of your property more as a product rather than a home. As much as 30% of your homes value lies within it's condition and the way it is presented for sale, so before you get your home valued or put it on the market make sure you have set it up to sell. 30% of £300,000 is £100,000 - It's a huge amount of money to lose Below is our guide to setting your home up to sell as well as links off to the people you might need. |
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In America they call it "Home Staging" - It's basically "The Art Of Setting Your Home Up To Sell". Property developers and savvy home sellers make millions of extra pounds a year by doing it, now it's crossed the pond more and more UK home owners are getting onboard with how important it is to set their homes up to sell. For Example: 30% of a £300,000 property is £100,000 - It's a huge amount of money to lose Interior designers: If you are struggling to know where to start and what to do, a reputable local Interior Designer is the best person to call. They can provide you with a one-off consultation to help with colours and room layouts, or take on the whole process of setting your home up to sell. Find local people who can help. |
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It Doesn't Have To Be Expensive To Add Value To Your Home. Most buyers aren't out to buy bricks and mortar—they're out to buy a place to call home. A home that looks clean and feels well looked after can make all the difference. Most people decide how they feel about a property within seconds of viewing it online or within the first few minutes of arriving and walking through the front door. |
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It might just be a case of cutting the lawn, repairing the drive, jet washing the path and painting the garage door. They are not hugely expensive things do if you do it yourself but together they can make all the difference.. The Importance Of Kerb Appeal: The outside front of your home is the first thing most buyers will see when they look online or arrive at your property. That first impression may well be the deciding factor as to whether they click past your property or stop to view it. It's all well and good spending thousands of pounds on the inside but if the outside is shabby a buyer may never get to see your work. Simple improvements can make an enormous difference:
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Gardens & Outside Spaces: Should be free from clutter, patios cleaned, lawns cut, fences repaired.
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Declutter and Depersonalise This is often the quickest and least expensive improvement you can make. Buyers need to imagine themselves living in your home. By removing excess furniture, family photographs, children's artwork and unnecessary ornaments etc, you're room will instantly will feel larger and brighter. Top Tip: No more than 3 Items per shelf and 1 on a small shelf Need Extra Space? Simple, get a man with a van and contact your local storage company, they'll provide a safe and secure place to store your excess furniture and belongings while your home is on the market. Added Bonus: When it comes to completion you'll already have lots of things packed and ready to go. Local People Who Can Help. |
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Freshen Up Paintwork: Few improvements offer a better return than a fresh coat of paint. Scuffed walls, bold colours and tired woodwork can make an otherwise well-maintained home feel neglected. Neutral shades such as warm whites, soft greys and light beige create a clean, modern feel and appeal to the widest range of buyers. Now is also a great time to carry out any little repairs that need doing. Quick Links to Local People Who Can Help: It's amazing how much brighter and more welcoming a room can feel after a weekend with a paint roller. |
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Co-Ordinate Carpets & Furnishings: Again, Neutral shades such as warm whites, soft greys and light beige create a clean, modern feel and appeal to the widest range of buyers. Top Tip: Purchase throws for brightly coloured sofas, use plants and cushions to add splashes of colour. Quick Links to Local People Who Can Help: Careful, you may never want to sell |
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Final Clean & Let The Light In: Probably the cheapest and best improvement you can make to any room. Cleanliness and natural light are two of the biggest selling features any home can have.
Top Tip: Local Airbnb cleaners are great for one off cleans as well as putting towels out on beds and dressing rooms to look like luxury hotel standard. Quick Links to Local People Who Can Help: Careful though, you may never want to sell!!! |
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Professional Photography: Nothing is more important than the images you put online. Poorly taken photographs with unflattering angles , poor lighting etc will put buyers off. Getting a photoshoot of your home is hugely inexpensive when compared to the cost of losing buyers because your estate agent can't take photos very well. Quick Links to Local People Who Can Help: Careful though, again, you may never want to sell!!! |
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Need A Little Help? Remember—you only get one chance to make a first impression. Buyers rarely fall in love with expensive homes. They fall in love with homes that feel cared for, welcoming and ready to move into. Sometimes, it's the smallest improvements that make the biggest difference. If you are struggling to work out where to start and where to stop why not book one of our "Presale Home Appraisals" or have a chat with your local guide.
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