With house selling prices on a rising trajectory, you’ll want to ensure you can get the most bang for your buck, so here’s a few quick tips from one of our estate agent partners, Coulters, to get your home ready to sell before planning your next move and make it more eye-catching to potential buyers…
1. Go slow - Break the tasks down so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. Tackle one room at a time or split a room into smaller sections and go from there.
2. Declutter – Pop unwanted furniture items on Facebook Marketplace and take the untouched stack of DVDs to your local charity shop. Decluttering is important, but make sure your home still represents your personality and lifestyle.
3. Get your overalls on – The cost of selling a house is a big consideration so if you can spare the time, consider what you can do to get your property ready without investing in bringing tradespeople in. We would recommend a fresh coat of paint, in a warm natural colour. This will help the rooms look bigger and brighter, as well as provide a blank canvas for viewers to use their imagination and see your home’s full potential in their own style.
4. Mirror mirror on the wall – Another trick to help your home feel a little bit lighter and larger is to add wall mirrors in smaller rooms and hallways, and pop a lamp in any darker corners in the house.
5. First impressions count – inset aside to spruce up your outdoor areas. Maintain any front-garden space and ensure windows, fences, and gutters are in good working condition.
6. Time for a spring clean – It’s finally time to give the house a good deep clean. And, while you’re at it, fix up any small repairs like broken tiles or doorknobs.
7. Smelling sensational - Bad smells would turn anyone away when viewing a home. But the smell of a fresh pot of coffee or a nice candle can help create an alluring, homely atmosphere.
8. The heart of the home - The kitchen is arguably the most important living space, so give it a little extra TLC. Consider refacing your kitchen cabinets, removing any large, unnecessary appliances, and decluttering the surfaces, except for a nice bowl of fruit.
9. Treat yourself to some flowers - A few plants or vases of flowers help to add a sophisticated pop of colour, and a lively refreshing dimension, to your home.
10. Feeling the cold? - If you have a fire, pop a few logs on - this is always a warm and inviting way to welcome someone into your home and show off a very sought-after amenity.
If you’re thinking of selling your property in the Edinburgh area, Coulters' expert property consultants would be delighted to offer you some home-improvement advice, tailored to you and your home, during an at-home free valuation or an initial consultation call.
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