When selling your property, it is essential to have your property looking fantastic throughout the whole process. A buyer's first impression when going through your property is vital as such investing in the presentation of your property can add value to it.
If you are currently selling or planning to sell your property, below are a few tips on presenting your property without spending a large sum of money. Remember, a little touching up can make significant difference to the overall aesthetic of your property.
In the Garden
- Perform a complete garden clean up: weed all garden beds, trim hedges, prune trees and tidy edging
- Mow the lawns
- Trim the branches and plants which are near the windows to allow natural light into the property
- Replace tired looking plants with new ones
- Add fresh mulch or wood chips to garden beds
- Clean driveways and pathways with high pressure hose
- Replace or re-seed worn patches in the lawn
At the front of the property
- Remove cobwebs
- Clean all windows
- Repair any damaged fencing
- Replace the mailbox if its seen better days
- Tidy the entrance and remove any clutter near the front door
- Replace tired looking pot plants
- Attend to minor repairs such as dripping taps, broken gates or cracked window panes
- Put a fresh coat of paint to revive the home
- Discuss with your agent the financial viability of undertaking any significant renovations
- Having the property styled or professionally furnished can enhance the entire feel of the property
- De-clutter the house - property that looks spacious will impress more purchasers
Indoors
- Wash windows and curtains, dust blinds to let in maximum light
- Ensure your home smells fresh - a stale-smelling home is an instant turnoff
- Consider replacing old door knobs and cupboard handles if they are very dated
- Tidy inside cupboards and storage space - buyers will look there too!
- Add fresh flowers to your kitchen benchtop or table
- Clean carpets and polish floorboards
- Replace tired looking pot plants
At the rear of the property
- Ensure outdoor entertaining areas are polished
- Clean the pool and surrounding tiles area
- Add new pot plants if necessary
- Clean all windows and doors
- Remove cobwebs
- Pick away all tools and unnecessary outdoor furniture