Are you thinking of selling your home? Are you moving on to
a better place to live, or looking to make a return on your investment
portfolio? There are many ways you can make your home look better when showing
it to potential buyers. The presentation of your home is one of the most
important factors when it comes to whether or not people decide to buy your
home, especially as it's such a life changing decision. Here are all the best
ways you can optimise your home viewings to make your home look as attractive
as possible.
First Impressions Count
Most buyers will have an opinion on your home the minute
they see the front door. Making sure the front view of your home is the best it
possibly can be can really make the difference when it comes to attracting
potential buyers. Make sure your front garden is neat and tidy, and your front
door is freshly painted and clean. It's also important that people can see your
house numbers on your front door- you want your home to be appealing even to
passers by.
Clean, and Clean Again
The cleanliness of your home is one of the most important
factors when it comes to impressing potential buyers. If your home is dusty and
unkempt, it will turn visitors away. Take the opportunity to clean absolutely
everything in your home- clean out the cupboard under the stairs, dust every
corner of every room, make sure your skirting boards are clean. This is
especially important for rooms such as the kitchen and the bathroom, so make
sure that these are spotless. You should consider getting professionals in to
make sure the space is completely clean in time for viewings- this is one of
the best ways to make your home look attractive.
Freshen Everything Up
While you're cleaning, make note of all of the things in
your house that look a bit worse for wear. A fresh coat of paint in the living
room or re-grouting the tiles around the bath are small home improvement tasks
that could make your home look so much better when it comes to showing it to
potential buyers. Making sure your home looks modern, polished and clean is one
of the best ways you can improve the look of your house.
Utilise Your Bedrooms
If there are meant to be three bedrooms in your home, say
you have three bedrooms. Even if you use one of the rooms as a home office or
gym. Sometimes, potential buyers may think that a home office room is because
it's too small to function as an actual bedroom- this can turn people away from
buying your home. Unfortunately, this could depreciate the value of your home-
so make sure that you're defining all of your bedrooms, even if they don't all
have beds in them.
Keep It Neutral and Light
One of the best ways to increase the value of your home by
making it more appealing is to make sure that the interiors look neutral and
light. Colours that are too bright or too dark can put buyers off as it doesn't
show the natural light or the spaces in the best way. Keeping your home neutral
will allow your viewers' imaginations to consider how they would make the space
much better and can mean you have more people interested in buying. A neutral
home can make sure that potential buyers can see how they would personalise the
space and can make it more likely that they come back.
Use Your Outdoor Space
The interiors of your home is one of the best ways you can
improve the value of your space. People look at the exteriors of your home,
both the front, back and side gardens just as much as they look at the interior
spaces of your home. A beautiful garden can be a huge selling point when it
comes to your home. Making sure your gardens are weeded and pruned can really
improve it and make it attractive to viewers. Consider planting a few more
flowers or shrubbery to really enhance the beauty of your green spaces.
Make It A Welcoming Space
One of the best ways to impress potential buyers is to set a
welcoming atmosphere for your home. There are many ways you can transform a
house into a potential home that buyers will want to see themselves in. Turning
on soft music is a fantastic way to create a happy, welcoming mood that will
put potential buyers at ease. Turning on fireplaces and soft lighting is a
great way to make your house look like a welcoming space- this will make
viewers feel like this could be a potential home.
Use Scent Sparingly
Many people use scent as a way to make their home seem much
more welcoming and cosy. However, many people use overpowering scents that can
actually turn potential buyers away. Artificial scents such as air fresheners,
candles or perfumes can irritate many people's senses as they are allergic or
particularly sensitive. Fresh air and natural scents is one of the best ways to
make your home smell really good. Stale air can make a house smell stale- so
open a few windows to let in natural air. The best ways to create natural
scents is to simmer fruits and spices in water on the stove, or bake freshly
baked cookies. This is a great way to make your home smell really good without
being overpowering.
Small Touches
Placing small touches around your home can make your home
look like an attractive, welcoming space. A few soft throws or luxury cushion covers
can make your living spaces look much more cohesive and welcoming. Tucking away
wires and other unsightly things that may clutter the look of your home is also
a great way to make sure that your home is suitable for viewing. Removing
personal photos can make your home much easier for potential buyers to imagine
the house as their own space.
Whether you're moving on from your old home, or looking to
sell an investment property, these are all the best ways you can improve the
look of your home to generate the most interest you possibly can. Taking the
time to do all of these can make sure the value of your home appreciates and you
can make a return on your investment.
