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Tips for getting your house/flat ready for sale |
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First Impressions: Tidy up your front garden, cut the lawn, trim the hedge and make sure the path to the door is clear of rubbish and is weed free. Give your front door a wipe down and, if it needs it, get out the gloss and give it a lick of paint. It really is worth one effort. Stick to classic shades such as black and white or choose a period colour that matches the style of architecture. Window boxes: Window boxes and hanging baskets add colour and make a property look cared for. Viewed from inside, a window box can help disguise an unattractive outlook as well as increase privacy for overlooked properties. Communal rooms and hallways: If you live in a flat,, check all communal areas are clean. Remove any junk mail, check all the light bulbs work and find somewhere else to leave your bike if you keep it in the hall. Kitchen facelift: For a fresh new look in the kitchen, paint the cupboard doors. You might think it is boring but neutral colours are best. Use specialist paints available in most stores for a durable and smooth finish. Add colour with accessories but don’t clutter worktops. Dated bathroom: Paint outmoded tiles white with tile paint. If you have an avocado or similarly coloured bath think about getting it re-coloured or re-enamelled to white. The process can be done in situ and the bath is ready to use within 24 hours. This costs around £75. Spick and Span: Get cleaning! Make sure your bathroom and kitchen in particular are pristinely clean and remember to put the toilet seat and the lid down. Use a grouting pen on old tiles. It is cheap, easily applied and can make your tiles look like new. Steam: Don’t have a bath or shower before viewers arrive as the room will be steamy and it might look like you have a condensation problem. De-junk living rooms and bedrooms: Nothing makes a room look smaller than stacks of knick-knacks, piles of paper and clothes all over the floor. Box up and stow away and overspill or ornaments and neatly fold and put things away until you’ve exchanged contracts. Smarten up furniture: Cover dated or worn sofas and chairs with large throws in a neutral colour so they aren’t the main focus of the room. Use scatter cushions to brighten things up.
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 Badly stained carpets: Invest in a neutral coloured rug or runner to cover up stains, you can take them with you to your new home. Colour: If you have a very bright colour scheme in your house, think about painting it white, as buyers prefer it. Teen bedrooms: If the walls are plastered with posters, remove some to create a greater sense of space. Invest in stacking boxes with lids that can be used as a quick tidy solution before viewers arrive. Small rooms: A long narrow mirror hung at chest height horizontally across the length of the wall in a small bedroom or box room can help to make it feel bigger and lighter. Painting the room cream or white and using blinds instead of curtains will also help to create a sense of space. Creating an atmosphere: A roaring fire can make a room feel wonderful so, if you have one, make sure you light it. In the summer, fill it with candles. Fresh flowers brighten up a room and create a good impression; they also smell better than synthetic room sprays. Give your house a good airing to get rid of stale smells such as from cooking or pets – this can be massive turn off. Smells are more important than people think. Heating: Put the heating on to make sure the house feels warm and cosy. No one wants to live in a place that has a damp chilly atmosphere. Light: Clean your windows inside and out to let the maximum light into the house for daytime viewers. For nighttime visits, use sidelights to create a warm and inviting feel in living rooms and bedrooms. After you: Always let viewers enter a room first. It will make it seem less crowded if you stay by the door and also gives them a bit of space to have a good look around. DIY: Got a little list of jobs that need doing? If not, make a list. Then do them. Don’t leave jobs half done. Finishing touches are important and what people notice. Viewing props: Think hotel style. Fluffy white bath towels and freshly laundered sheets will instantly smarten up a room. |
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