If you have been thinking about selling your home then there are a few things that you may just want to consider before listing it. Whether you plan on calling a tradie in or you want to do it yourself, there are eight simple ways you can improve your property’s overall appearance to get it ready for sale, or so that you can be proud of your home.
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External Paint
It’s the first impression anyone has of your home, whether it’s a guest or a potential buyer. You don’t want your home to appear old, ugly, or dilapidated. So, have the walls of your home inspected for cracks and crevices and have them repaired before having a fresh coat of paint applied. If you are selling, you may want to speak to a real estate agent about the right shade.
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Window Upgrades
New windows don’t just up the style game of your home, they also offer energy efficiency which is a must for any homeowner. Who wouldn’t want to spend less on bills?
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Lighting
This goes for the outdoors as much as it does the indoors. As far as internal lighting goes you want something that looks modern and stylish, a lot of lighting can appear really dated. Not just that, but you want it to accentuate the room! When it comes to outdoors and you are selling you should remember that the majority of potential buyers will do a drive-by before they book a viewing, and that is more than likely going to be when it’s dark. A nicely lit yard is everything, especially when people enjoy sitting out and enjoying the warm evenings.
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Landscaping
Your garden and yard should be immaculate and the easiest way to get started is by de-cluttering and trimming overgrown foliage. You might have the most attractive house in the neighbourhood, but no one will ever know if your greenery has taken over. If you have no green thumb, but you want to add splashes of colour with plant life then call in a professional landscaper to help you out.
One of the biggest thing that prospective buyers are looking for is a well-maintained yard. It doesn’t need to cost a fortune to ensure yours is. It’s also a good indication of how loved the property is overall. So, if your entry way is littered with overgrown shrubs and dead plants buyers will assume your home is no better.
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Style Statements
There are a variety of ways you can create a point of interest in your front yard area. Whether it’s near the front door or in the entry space – a statement of style can be a sculptural pot or something similar and it should be memorable, interesting, and entice people inside.
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Door Upgrades
The front door is a bigger deal than many people give it credit for, and so is your garage door. If they look old and rundown it can drag down the entire aesthetic of the property. You can change its look by simply getting a new coat of paint or by replacing the handles and locks that look out of date .You may even want to consider going bold with a statement colour to really catch attention.
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Foundations & Roof
While the foundation of your home not be obvious to buyers when they are viewing the property, it will all come out in the wash after an inspection. It’s far wiser to deal with these aspects of your home before you get to the point of listing it for sale. As a homeowner, you should routinely carry out your own inspections of your roof and foundation, but you’re no professional so invite one to inspect your home before you list it. This will give you time to repair any flaws well in advance.
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Clean & Organised
There is nothing better than a home that has been thoroughly leaned and organised. This is a cheap process, though it will be quite the time-consuming, physical effort. The first focus should be taking care of the areas that are visible to anyone who is visiting the property or may be viewing it. Once you have finished the decluttering and organisational phase you can get down to the brass tacks of cleaning. Don’t forget to move appliances and furniture to clean underneath and behind them.
If you are selling you may want to pre-pack personal items such as photos. While it points to the fact that it’s a family home it may prevent potential buyers from picturing themselves as living in the home. Whether you a have storage area in the home to keep these pre-packed boxes or you need to get a short-term storage locker, it’s a good idea to get rid of clutter to show buyers a neat home that is in order.
There are plenty of outstanding voucher codes and discounts available from OZCodes which can help you in your journey to smarten up your home. You may also want to consider giving the rooms in your home a fresh coat of neutral paint, especially if you’ve gone colourful.
August 30, 2017
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