Add A Bit Of Flair
Some other things that you can do to really make your home sparkle and shine and catch the eye of potential property buyers are:
- Create a backyard play area for children with a sandpit and seating area (if property appropriate)
- Light candles around your home to create an intimate and special mood
- Buy a beautiful cake to place on a cake stand in a prominent location in the kitchen
- Set the table for an elegant dinner party complete with dishes, silverware, glasses, flowers for the table, candles and cloth napkins. You can even place a bottle of wine in a wine holder on the table as well.
Make Your Home Weather-Friendly
Take advantage of the qualities that your home has in relation to the seasons. If it is a beautiful summer day and there is a cool breeze blowing open up the windows and let some fresh air in. If you have large windows, open the blinds to let in the natural light. If you have a swimming pool or spa make sure that they are clean with the pumps turned on and look inviting. If it is a cold fall or winter day and you have a fireplace, start a fire and bake some fresh cookies and place them on a coffee table in the living room to create a warm and homey environment. If your home is being shown at night make sure that all the lights are on, including outside lights and pool lights.
Make It Fun
Getting your property ready to be sold doesn’t have to be a menial task. Make it a fun day and get your whole family involved. Some of the projects that can be undertaken include:
- Painting the walls
- Planting flowers in the garden
- Rearranging furniture to make your rooms appear bigger
- Arranging flowers throughout the house
- Adding some new wall art or colorful throw rugs or pillow
Remember to have fun and you will soon have a good return on your property investment.
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Hi Sean,
These are awesome tips to prepare a property for sale. They’d definitely work on me. I think they all help to persuade potential property buyers that your home is the one they should buy.
I think it’s the attention to detail and the willingness to go the extra mile to sell your property that will make the sale a reality.
Some really helpful ideas in here Sean. To add value to your house you can also rent the latest mod con’s like a huge plasma tv and have it in your lounge room. It always leaves people with an impressed feeling which they connect back to your house. Having the sandpit will also keep potential buyers kids amused which is a huge plus..even if they get dirty.