If you have made the informed decision that the time has come to sell your home, then you most probably want a sale that is as quick and convenient as possible. Whether you already have a new home lined up, and it’s only your current property that is holding things up, or you have your eye on somewhere but can’t start making offers til your current home sells, then you will, no doubt, want a speedy sale.
Of course, knowing how to achieve a quick sale is not always something that is easy to do, and is often an issue that many homeowners struggle with. The good news is, however, that this does not have to be the case. If you want to ensure a quick sale, it is vital that you know the steps that you need to take to increase the chances.
Below is a guide to everything that you need to know to improve your home’s sellability and speed up the sale process.
Remove personalisation
When it comes to selling your home, if there is one thing that impacts how much interest you get, it’s a property that is over personalised. It’s great that you have your own style and tastes, but the fact is, your sense of style is probably not to everyone else’s tastes. That is why it is recommended that before selling your home, you whitewash the property, inside and out in a neutral colour. It is also important to remove personal items, such as family photos and special artwork, so that viewers can actually imagine themselves living in your home.
Ensure it’s fresh and airy
If your potential buyers walk into your home and notice that it does not smell fresh and airy, this may automatically put them off. Believe it or not, the scent that a property has can have a huge impact on how easy to sell it is. That is why it is so important to ensure that your home smells fresh and airy. The best way to ensure that this is the case is to keep all of the windows open for 24 hours before viewers come, even if they are only open a crack, it will help. You can also choose to plug in an air freshener before viewers arrive, or for a more ‘homey’ smell, brew some fresh coffee grounds.
Focus on making rooms feel sizable
Clutter makes rooms feel smaller, which is why it is important to ensure that each room in your home is clutter free and neat and tidy. It is also worth considering removing and storing any unnecessary pieces of excess furniture, so that the property does not look overcrowded or like it lacks space.
Make sure the garden is in top shape
Whatever you do, don’t neglect the garden. A garden that is neglected and out of control gives the impression that it is hard to keep on top of, which can put some buyers off. However, a garden that is neat and tidy and well taken care of tends to give the impression that it is easy to take care of and keep in shape, which is the impression that you want to give.
If you want to ensure that your home sells as quickly as possible, it is worth taking note of the tips and advice above and implementing them.
