Top 5 ways to prep your property for sale
There are many emotions involved when selling your much-loved family home where you have raised your children. Seeking professional advice is always paramount when it comes to making one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. This is...
There are many emotions involved when selling your much-loved family home where you have raised your children.
Seeking professional advice is always paramount when it comes to making one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make.
This is why you need to talk to the Principal of Raine & Horne Helensburgh, Julie York, our passionate local real estate professional. Julie's experience and genuine care for her clients and their properties, combined with her ability to provide exceptional one on one service, is part of the reason she achieves record results.
Preparing your property for sale is critical in maximising your property's full potential.
Julie’s expertise focuses on the potential of each property.
Here are five of Julie's tips to prepare your property for sale:
1. Painting can truly transform your home. Whites and neutrals are undoubtably very on trend and can really freshen up any property. Lighter colours also make rooms feel more spacious and appeal to a broader range of potential buyers as they are better able to visualise their own furniture and individual styling when presented with a “blank canvas”.
2. Flooring is another key area that can really add value to your home and make a big impact for first impressions. The best rule of thumb I always recommend is to avoid installing flooring that is too light, dark or overly ash in colour as this can often clash with potential buyer’s style or furniture and aren’t generally “in style” for very long. Neutral, natural flooring colours always look beautiful, appeal to more people and provide more of a timeless look for your potential buyers.
3. Landscaping and yard spaces can make a dramatic impact to your home. Something as simple as tidying up the lawns and gardens and clearing any overgrown areas to your yard will work to your advantage. Adding an inviting outdoor space such as a deck, with seating or even a fire pit can really change the look and feel of your property and allow potential purchasers to really visualise living in the space.
4. Property layout – basic renovations can make a big statement to potential buyers. This can include opening up the main living areas by removing or halving a non-load bearing wall to really transform your home into a more spacious open planned layout. These types of renovations will require the right tradespeople, of course, but can make a big difference to the feel of your home to potential buyers.
5. Styling is definitely a great way to create an inviting, warm feel to your home that connects buyers. Coastal styling is always very much on trend for our area, however, every home is unique. We have styling experts available if needed.
Julie will be there for you every step of the way, starting with offering advice in preparation, marketing options all the way through to the sale and settlement of your home.
