STYLING YOUR HOME
HOW TO STYLE YOUR HOME FOR SALE: TIPS TO MAXIMISE YOUR PRICE When you're selling your home, it's important to make sure that it looks its best. You want potential buyers to be able to imagine themselves living in the property, and styling it in a way that maximises its appeal is a great way to do this. LESS IS ALWAYS MORE
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adding some decorative touches
One of the most important things
Including statement furniture
to these spaces, such as a pot of
to keep in mind when styling your
pieces is another great way to
flowers or a patio set. This will help
home for sale is that less is more.
maximise the appeal of your home.
to create a good first impression
You want potential buyers to be able
These pieces can be used to create
for potential buyers and make them
to see the property's potential, and
focal points in a room and can help
more likely to want to see the inside
cluttered rooms can make it difficult
to add personality and character.
of the property.
for them to do this. If you have a lot
When choosing furniture for your
of personal belongings, consider
home, it's important to keep in
putting them into storage while
mind the style of the property
your home is on the market. This
and the tastes of potential buyers.
will allow potential buyers to really
At Century 21 we recommend using
see the property as their own.
a stylist or staging company to
LET THERE BE LIGHT (AND AIR)! Another tip is to focus on creating a light and airy feel in your home. This can be achieved by painting walls
assist you in creating a look that will appeal to a wide range of people and showcase your property to its greatest potential.
Finally, it's important to make sure that your home is clean and tidy at all times. This includes both the inside and outside of the property. First impressions are important, so you want to make sure that buyers are impressed from the moment they arrive. A clean and well-presented home will help to maximise your chances of achieving a successful sale.
of natural light comes into the
DON'T FORGET YOUR EXTERIOR SPACES
property. Buyers are often attracted
One of the most important things
your way to styling your home for
to homes that feel bright and
to keep in mind when styling your
sale in a way that will help you to
spacious. A neutral palette of whites
home for sale is that potential
achieve the best possible price.
(either warm or cold – depending on
buyers will often judge a property
For more information on how to
the amount of natural light available)
based on its exterior. Make sure
style your home for sale, or if you're
works well for interiors. Painting
that your garden is tidy and well-
thinking of selling your property,
walls will often be discussed by your
maintained, and that your driveway
please contact us at Century 21.
agent and included in marketing
and porch are clean and clutter-
We'd be happy to assist you!
options for the property.
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