The effort you put into preparing your property for sale makes an immense difference between achieving a standard price and a great price! The best part is that it’s not hard, time consuming or expensive. A small amount can go a long way and sprucing up your property over just one weekend will increase its saleability and more than likely increase the sale price. Here are our top five tips to maximise your sale price when selling your home.
First impression is a lasting impression and having an eye for detail is key. Make a great impression on potential buyers by starting the packing process early and begin to declutter your property. Throw away broken items, donate items that haven’t been used in the past 12 months, and move any belongings that are out of season or just taking up space into storage. When you clean, pay attention to the details, such as skirting boards, windows, the nooks and crannies of your appliances and straighten up the contents of your wardrobes.
Today’s real estate market is ever changing with technology playing a critical role in property searches. Using social networks like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn will significantly increase your property’s visibility, gaining more views for your listing. All of this can serve to cast your net wider than ever before for potential buyers and gain the maximum sale price. Additionally, advertising in local print media means that ads are delivered directly to your neighbours and potential buyers.
How’s your street appeal? Your home’s external appearance has less than 60 seconds to make that all-important first impression. Given this very short window of opportunity, your property’s curb appeal, or its allure when viewed from the street, the internet, or printed materials, should be captivating. Pay attention to the front lawn and gardens. A neat front entrance speaks volumes to what’s inside and sets the tone for the home. Improving how your property looks from the outside is just as important as how it feels once you’re inside, yet it often gets overlooked.
You love the lifestyle that comes with your home, now it’s time to sell this dream to a new owner. Make every square metre maximise its value. Lightly furnish and decorate each room of your home to give it a sense of purpose and function. You want the buyer to envision making their own memories in this beautiful space. Technology also impresses in today’s world, so consider things like a security camera or doorbell, a place to charge devices in the kitchen or living room, or install a few smart lights to sell the dream of an advanced home and convenient lifestyle.
Often vendors neglect small or difficult maintenance jobs, but these can become deal-breakers when building and pest inspections are undertaken. It is always helpful to have your real estate agent or even a friend walk through your home and try to spot any minor fixes.