Autumn is a lovely season and it can be the perfect time for a new beginning.
If you’re ready to sell your home before winter, you need to prepare it for viewings. Here are eight effective tips to help with that from Fine & Country West Wales.
1. Let the Light in
If you’re showing your home during the day, let the light in. Open all your curtains and blinds so your home looks brighter. During evening showings, you should turn on the lights. If you have energy-saving bulbs, consider replacing them because they don’t offer full brightness.
2. Allow Air Circulation
You also want to make sure your home is nice and airy so it feels fresh when viewers come in. If the weather allows it, open the doors and windows to allow air circulation throughout the home.
3. Do Small Improvements
Home buyers often overestimate the cost of small repairs, so it’s a good idea to take care of them before the viewing. If your home has flaking paint, cracked tiles, mouldy bath seals, etc., you can handle it with a bit of work, some supplies, and the help of Google or YouTube. Fine and Country will advise if needed.
4. Spruce Up the Garden
If your home has a garden, make sure it looks nice for the viewing. Remove leaves and debris, get rid of overgrown vegetation, and tidy up. If you have a balcony or terrace, make it look presentable as well. The goal is to show buyers all the potential.
5. Remove Clutter
A cluttered home will not be appealing to buyers, so you want to make sure it looks nice and tidy. Storing some of your belongings and keeping them elsewhere is an easy way to declutter. If you have children, use toy chests and other storage to keep their toys and other stuff away from view. Fine and Country will advise if needed.
6. Add Accessories
A bit of home décor will go a long way, so consider adding accessories like cushions, rugs, throws, and flowers, among other things. Use these things to add a bit of colour and create a homey, cosy environment. Fine & Country will advise if needed.
7. Clean Your Carpets
Dirty carpets will leave a bad impression on potential home buyers, so make sure to do a deep clean. If your carpets need professional help, hiring cleaners will be worth it. Remember, home buyers often overestimate the cost of these things, so you don’t want to give them reasons to lower their offer.
8. Make Your Home Warm
Lastly, autumn is quite a cool month, so it’s important to make sure your home is warm. This way, potential home buyers will feel welcome and comfortable. You want the home to be fresh, but if the weather is too cold that day, turn the radiator on, keep the lights on, and consider lighting scented candles in major rooms.
Conclusion
Autumn can help you create the kind of environment home buyers will respond well to. Follow these tips and your home will provide an attractive viewing experience and speed up your sale. Contact Nigel and the Fine & Country Team for more information on how to transform your selling prospects and get moved as soon as possible.