How to prepare your home for sale
With more prospective buyers taking to social media and estate agent websites to find their new dream home, the marketing materials which you have prepared for your online listing are more essential than ever.
From photographs to video tour, this is the most likely way that you will attract buyers to your property and thereafter conduct viewings.
Obviously market conditions will play a role in how quickly your home will sell, as well as the asking price. However, in this blog post we highlight our top suggestions for what you can do to ensure your home looks at its best.
By carrying out these small steps, it is our hope that we will be helping you to sell your house quickly and at the best price possible.
Declutter and depersonalise to sell your home
Firstly, begin with decluttering and depersonalising your home, removing all unnecessary bulky furniture and accessories. This will not only create extra room, but also neutralise the setting.
The benefit of this? Buyers often have a poor sense of imagination, so by seeing a home in a relatively clean slate, they can more easily envision themselves living there.
Improve lighting and create focal points within your home
Once the space has been cleared, you can then re-evaluate the lighting within your home.
Natural lighting is generally the preference for most buyers, but higher voltage bulbs, wider lampshades or the addition of table/ floor lamps for darker spaces are great if this isn’t an option for you.
And, once lighting is optimised, you should create focal points within each room. These should act as a guide for potential buyers, drawing them in to their room, and directing their attention throughout your home.
Your focal point should be something you want to draw visual attention to, such as a feature wall or fireplace.
Showcase storage solutions and enhance kerb appeal for your home
Storage solutions
Storage options are also a great feature to highlight. Reason being, potential buyers need to be reassured they have somewhere to put all their possessions, if they choose to purchase your home.
We recommend clearing cupboard spaces to a minimum for viewings, allowing visitors to see the full capacity of each area.
Kerb appeal
And finally, the last thing to evaluate is the outside of your property and it’s kerb appeal. To make your home stand out and sell faster, you need to make sure it stands out from the next property in the local area.
Whether it’s a fresh lick of paint, a front door replacement or just some fresh flowers,
And there you have it, some of our top tips for home sellers on how to attract potential buyers, achieve a quick house sale and also hopefully a higher sale price.
Looking to sell your home?
Nicol are local estate agents with over 10 years experience. Based in both Newton Mearns and Clarkston, we know Glasgow and its surrounding areas like the back of our hand.
Our teams are experts in their field, with a proven track record for success, meaning they can provide a free valuation that they can deliver on.
Whether you’re ready to sell, or are just curious and considering selling at a later date, contact us today by emailing mail@nicolestateagents.co.uk or phone 0141 616 3960.