4 Tips to get your home ready for sale
Here are 10 key tips that can assist you in preparing your home for sale, making it stand out in a market and drawing in buyers.
31/07/2024
Putting your property on the market can be stressful. Whether you're looking to downsize, upgrade or move to a new location, there are steps you need to take to make sure your home appeals to potential buyers. The aim is to showcase your home in a way that will get you to a quick sale at the best price. From cleaning and fixing things up to staging and improving the appearance of your property, every little detail matters. Here are 10 key tips that can assist you in preparing your home for sale, making it stand out in a market and drawing in buyers.
1. Clean every corner of the house
A clean home is essential for leaving a positive impression. You might need extra hands on deck to get the job done. Booking the services of an efficient SweepStar via the SweepSouth app is as simple as downloading the app and choosing a date and time that works for you. What’s more, SweepStars make light work of all those cleaning tasks you’ve been putting off for months - whether it’s cleaning behind the fridge or washing down the tiles in the bathroom. And while potential buyers are (probably) unlikely to peer behind your fridge, you’ll feel more confident showing your home if you know every part of it is spic and span!
2. Pack away personal and sentimental items on show days
Potential buyers need to be able to imagine themselves living in the space and you can help to facilitate this by removing personal items such as photographs. You want to make the space “neutral” but welcoming. Also make sure to clear away clutter like toys or random things lying around. A neat and tidy environment is always more appealing.
3. Address any necessary repairs
Almost every home has those niggly maintenance things that one just seems to never get around to - think broken door handles, a leaking tap or a chipped tile. Take care of those maintenance issues when you put your property on the market, as it’s the kind of thing - however small - that can put buyers off. There may be a few you can manage yourself (there must be a YouTube video for that!), but for the rest you may need to call on the services of a person or company specialising in minor repairs. s seen anyway, as part of an ongoing commitment to keeping the space in good condition.
4. Boost your home’s curb appeal
We all know first impressions matter, and it’s no different when viewing a property for the first time. If your home is on the market, make sure it’s got curb appeal - neaten up the garden by trimming overgrown trees and foliage, clearing the path that leads to the front door and even consider a decorative plant or pretty welcome mat just outside the front door. If garden maintenance isn’t quite your thing, fear not. SweepSouth offers garden maintenance services that are quick and simple to book on the app.