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Raising Real Estate – How to Make Your Home More Buyer-Friendly

Selling a home is not a simple process, it takes time and effort – and usually more of both of those than we first expect or wish. When you decide to sell your home, you enter into a competitive marketplace There are ways to make the whole process that much easier and to make your home more buyer-friendly – read on to find some great ways to get your house sold for what you want.

Cleanliness

Clean your house thoroughly and then keep it that way. Buyers want to know (or believe) the home they are buying is clean and has been well looked after, and some people are adamant about only considering homes that are spotless. After all, no one wants to clean up after someone, or think about living in someone else’s filth. More than this, however, is the connection between a dirty house and unwanted guests such as cockroaches and rodents. If your house looks like it could be a haven for creepy crawlies then it’s time for serious action. It can be beneficial to hire professional cleaners to do a deep clean, positioning your house at a certain standard that you then only have to maintain and keep tidy.

Splash of Paint

Re-painting walls and rooms that need it can make a massive difference to the appeal of your home. As you prepare to sell, it’s best to go for neutral colours that allows potential buyers to imagine the personalised touches they could make to the space, rather than seeing your own personalised design concept. If you need help with interior design, then finding a highly regarded interior design company in Melbourne can make a huge difference in setting your house apart from the rest in the market. Whether you do it yourself, or hire professionals, avoid personalising your home too much when preparing it for market. Personal photographs, and sentimental centrepieces are best kept for your new home rather than left to distract buyers – you have to remember that for the buyers, they want to imagine this being their special home – not yours.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

When preparing their home for sale, most people spend all their time, effort, and money on sprucing up the interior of the house and finish with a quick tidy up of the front yard – but the front of the house is going to be the first thing potential buyers see. First impressions really do last and you want buyers to see your property standing out amongst neighbouring houses as a well-kept and stylish home. Remove any clutter from the front of your house, tidy up the garden, and even spend time redoing the garden – a nicely kept garden goes a long way in inviting people into your property. You don’t have to landscape the whole yard, but give it the proper attention that it deserves.

Lighting

Lighting and lighting fixtures can highlight and become highlights of certain rooms. Lighting can also be used to create an appealing atmosphere at the front of your house at night – remember, there may be many potential buyers coming to see the property at night after they have finished work, to drive by, look at the house and familiarise themselves with the suburb. A little lighting can make your home stand out, look warm and inviting and give the property that extra appeal needed to make the sale.

Preparing your home for sale doesn’t have to put a hole in your pocket, all it necessitates is time, effort and an attention to detail. Don’t just rely on the market or your real estate agent to sell your house. A little extra effort can reap big rewards!

By Hubert Dwight

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