Selling For Success

Considering selling? It’s important to firstly understand your potential buyers and their needs and wants and then, you need to stand out from the crowd. Below are a few hints & tips: Selling soon? Some little things you can do to ensure your home is dressed for success.

✓ First impressions count! Mow the front lawn, paint the front door & tidy the gardens.

✓ Declutter & de-personalise. Take down personal photos & ornaments, tidy wardrobes & ensure your kitchen bench is spotless. Buyers need to be able to picture themselves in your home. Plus the room will feel bigger!

✓ Little things count. Fix anything that’s broken eg. dripping taps, squeaking hinges etc

✓ Appeal to the senses. Open the curtains, turn on the lights & light a candle.

Selling later? Get the most re-sale value out of your renovations by investing in the areas our buyers want.

✓ Update your kitchen

The kitchen plays a big part in the perceived liveability of a property. One of the first buyer considerations is how the kitchen will fit into their lives. As a result, our buyers tend to place more value on a renovated kitchen than a bathroom.

✓ Add an outdoor entertaining area

Adding an outdoor area to your home makes for a seamless transition between your indoor and outdoor living spaces. This helps buyers see the outdoor area as an extension of the house.

✓ Add an ensuite

More often than not, an ensuite will come as standard in a modern home. As a result, this has moved to higher priority for today’s buyer.

✓ Invest in a functional work from home area

This is new to the list! But not surprising after the significant changes over the last couple of years.

✓ Landscape the garden

A landscaped garden can add value to your property for various reasons: improved curb appeal, perceived low maintenance & increased useability. When renovating to sell, the challenge is to update the space so it looks new and high-quality but not overly personalised. So remember to keep it neutral, increase storage space, opt for simple features & finishes and make it functional.

How do I make sure I get the most bang for my buck? Get in touch with your local real estate agent sooner rather than later. We can offer advice on what to renovate, what to fix & what to leave as is, to ensure the best result when you go to market.