The following tips are great for vendors looking to get top dollar when they sell their homes.
Property owners should do their best to ensure their homes are presented in the best light possible so they can capitalise on a great marketing campaign in the hope to get an abundance of buyers through the open homes. This creates, excitement, a feeling of urgency and a competitive buying environment.
Interior styling can influence the value of your property in a significant way. If your home’s interior looks tired or dated, chances are your property won’t receive as much positive feedback as you’d like. This can be rectified quite easily if you make some subtle changes to your home. It doesn’t have to be extreme; no one is telling you to install a lap pool or add another storey to your house. It’s the small things, like interior styling that can help increase your property value.
You should start with what you’ve already got. Is your furniture blocking entrance ways, is it too close together or a tripping hazard? You should consider the art of Feng Shui. Although Feng Shui is used to improve the spirit of the house and produce good luck, it is also a great basis in which to style your home. Removing clutter will not only open up the house, but it will give you more room to move. Unwanted clutter is a hindrance, and once it’s gone, you can focus on the styling of your home.
If you’re thinking of painting your interior walls a different colour, consider colours that are welcoming and calming; such tones include pale blues and earthy hues. Open, welcoming colours give off positive energy and make your home look larger, so it’s a win-win. If you’re wanting to appeal then dark colours may detract a potential buyers or valuer. The latest trends are jewel tones (amethyst, sapphire, emerald, ruby, garnet and citrine), but be careful when using these colours as dark colours on all four walls makes the room look smaller & less inviting. If you are planning on using jewel tones or darker hues, consider a feature wall. They add life to your home but don’t close off the entire space.
Passers-by don’t care if your home is immaculate on the inside if it’s falling apart on the outside. Watch out for peeling or worn out paint, messy front gardens and any tattered fences or gates. Invest in a good paint job for your house. If you want to add a pop of colour to your home, paint the entire house a neutral hue. Then paint the front door an exciting colour. Of course, pick a complementary colour; something inviting. If you have a red brick home, consider an emerald green or black front door. If your home is beige or grey, you can opt for a yellow, turquoise or red feature colour. It increases your kerb appeal and adds interest to potential buyers (something that a vendor advocate loves). If your garden is a mess, take out your hedge trimmer or lawn mower and start buzzing away! A clean, tidy garden is a great way to boost the aesthetic of your home. It also can produce a happier and more productive living environment.
It doesn’t have to take much, just spend some time de-cluttering and reworking your home as some of the smallest things can boost your property value!
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