Were you, like many Queenslanders out there, planning on putting your house on the market this year? Why not take this opportunity of being stuck at home, to make updates to your house and make it more appealing to buyers?
Not only will this give you a purpose, but it will boost your mood, and help make Netflix and chill days guilt-free. Just be careful to keep the quality high if you do decide to DIY.
Here are 5 areas to consider when preparing your house for the market.
1. Declutter, Declutter, Declutter
The first step in preparing your house for market should always be to declutter. Once you start, you will realise how much ‘stuff’ you have and how much you do not need. It’s not only a great opportunity to get rid of things you no longer need but also to do a preliminary pack and tidy your cupboards. Remember that buyers will be opening doors and looking in cupboards, so make the cupboards worth a look! A clean and decluttered house will make it appear larger than it is.
2. Spring Clean
Before you have any potential buyers through your house, you will need to give your place a heavy-duty spring clean. Pay attention to mould spots in the wet areas, dirty vents, cobwebs, dusty shelves. Clean your windows inside and out. Also, consider that buyers will be opening cupboards so be sure to clean under the sinks and in storage cupboards. You want the buyers to think that the property has been well maintained and cared for.
3. Cosmetic and Maintenance Repairs
The smallest repairs can make all the difference. Consider fixing chipped tiles, loose door handles, cracked or discoloured power points, carpet stains, scuffed paintwork, dripping taps, and resealing wet areas. All of these things may be minor to you but to a buyer, may highlight the amount of work they will have to put into the house. Or worse still, could lower the price they are prepared to pay.
4. Paint is always a good idea!
A fresh coat of paint will instantly give the house or area a lift. It may be the whole house, the front door, or just some touch-ups. Look around the house and see what needs to be freshened up. It is amazing how much a little paint can improve the house appearance. It is a good chance to also make any feature walls a more neutral colour. You may love that hot pink wall but a more neutral colour pallet will appeal to more buyers.
5. Gardening
Buyers will make their first impressions at the front of your home. Take the time to make sure the lawn is mowed, the hedges are tidy and the weeds under control. Maybe you could even consider planting some flowers to help lift the garden and add a little colour. Similarly, with outdoor living spaces. Make sure the area is inviting so that potential buyers can imagine themselves living there.
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