So, you’re keen to sell your home but you’re just not getting any offers. What’s going on? How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers?
What’s That Smell?
Your home is your castle, but your smell is also your smell. If a buyer walks into a property and is hit with a pong, it’s likely they won’t be coming back. Whether you’ve just been cooking, or you’ve got a whiffy pet, always air your home before a viewing. Buy a few diffusers, bake some bread, you could even make a fresh pot of coffee. Be sure to empty those bins before letting anyone in.
Mess and Clutter?
Buyers walking into a cluttered home may find it difficult to see past the mess. Got a lovely fireplace? No one can see it past lots of toys. Shelves stacked with stuff, clothes on the floor, overflowing bins. . . the list goes on.
Before you put your home on the market, have a clear out. A tidy home makes a real difference.
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Now, we all love a bit of leopard print (Laura does), but if you’ve got animal print wallpaper, a neon pink feature wall or heavily patterned carpets, your taste might be putting buyers off.
When selling, try to ensure that the décor is as neutral as possible. That might mean investing in a pot of paint. (It might also mean changing those red satin bed sheets after Valentine’s Day.)
Ugly On the Outside
They say never to judge a book by its cover, but sometimes the outside of a property is so unattractive that buyers write it off before even entering. If any of the following apply to your home, make sure to get them sorted.
- Broken gutters or pipes
- Overgrown weeds and dead plants
- Damage to exterior walls
- Abandoned toys/scooters/bikes
- Smelly bins
An external makeover should help increase the enquiries you get about your property.
Quick Fixes
Unless your buyer is looking for a ‘fixer-upper’, most people don’t want to be confronted with countless issues as soon as they walk into a property. Obvious repairs such as small damp patches, peeling wallpaper, broken doors/windows/fitted units, need sorting ASAP.
If there are structural or damp problems that you’ve decided not to tackle, don’t hide them.
Be honest and be realistic; this will affect the value and desirability of a property.
If your property is currently on the market but is not having much luck, we would love to hear from you.
We will make it stand out and can hopefully find your home the perfect match.
Why Butler Residential?
Customer service is something we are passionate about.
We take enormous pride in doing a great job and exceeding expectations. Rather than tell you about it here is what our clients say on Google Reviews
Hope you all have a romantic weekend and if you would like to book a viewing or organise a property valuation contact us here
Barry & Laura
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