When selling a home, it is important that you think about the presentation in order to maximise the sale. Having staged 1000’s of properties over the years, we have seen it all. Using our expereince, we can help you to avoid the common mistakes and get the best result for your home. Some of the common mistakes include;
Clutter
The first mistake that many home sellers make is leaving rooms cluttered and full of stuff. Not only does this make it really hard for the potential buyer to visualise the room, but it also can decrease the size of the room and make it look smaller than it actually is. Your aim is to impress your potential buyers and showcase the space available. A property which is cluttered, dated or dirty sends a strong message that the vendor doesn’t care about the buyer. It can also be the difference between achieving a good sale price for your property and not. The sale achieved on a home which has been well maintained, where the décor has been updated to reflect current trends and where clutter is not kept on show, may attract an offer as much as 10% higher.
If you feel that your home needs to be decluttered, then spend the time getting it right. Equip yourself with boxes, labels and marker pens so you have a way to organise the clutter. Decide what is to stay and what must go and allocate everything into piles – keep out, keep but pack now, throw away. It can be a challenging task so spread it across a number of days and enlist the help of friends and family to help lessen the load.
Poorly Maintained Features
Another popular mistake when it comes to selling a home is ignoring the outdated or poorly maintained features. Outdated or poorly maintained features such as old appliances, stained carpets or chipped paint can make a home feel unappealing and outdated. Potential buyers immediately see that the home has not been well cared for overall which may lead buyers to question the quality of other aspects of the property. Not only this but unusual features such as brightly coloured walls can put off some buyers who are looking for a more neutral or traditional home that will suit their own furniture. Neutral colours are often seen as timeless and high-quality and for buyers, they immediately see the cost and effort in repainting the walls to a neutral colour palette. For a home seller it is a fairly easy fix and if its not something you are willing to do yourself you can hire the help of a painter and decorator to do the job for you. It’s amazing what difference it will make to the space.
Empty Rooms
Lastly, selling a home with empty rooms can make the space look uninviting and sterile. It can be difficult for potential buyers to imagine how their own furniture and belongings would fit into the property. Not only do empty rooms create the perception that the home is not worth the asking price, but it can be a turn off for potential buyers who are looking for specific functionality such as a home office, guest room or playroom. To avoid these issues, staging with furniture and accessories will give the space a warm and inviting feel, helping potential buyers to visualise themselves living in the space, ultimately leading to a quicker and more profitable sale.
Overall, it’s important to approach the home-selling process with a strategic mindset and to avoid common mistakes that can lead to a less successful outcome. Give your property the best chance at achieving a high sale, quickly.
Get in touch with our team for advice on selling your home. 01332 987740
