No seller wants their home to lie dormant on the market - with few viewings or offers and slipping down to the forgotten pages of the property portals.
In most cases, sellers aim to sell their homes as quickly as possible, for as great a return on investment as they can. This is why they look to established real estate agencies, such as the Robshaw Property Group, to assist them through the selling process.
But, whether you are considering selling your home or it is already on the market, there are several tips that sellers can implement, in collaboration with efforts from their real estate agency partner, to help sell their homes faster.
One such way to do this is through home and garden decorating.
Below are 5 simple decorating tips to assist sellers with selling their homes that much faster!
1. Make an entrance
First impressions are everything. Start with your curb appeal and work your way right up to the front door. Ensure your front garden or patio is neat and tidy - mow the lawn where necessary, remove unsightly weeds, add a few plants and garden decor pieces, and refurbish your front door if necessary. It may sound silly, but an appealing front door makes buyers want to see what lies within!
2. Declutter
Too much clutter detracts from the space a home may have to offer. If you are trying to demonstrate how much space a room has, for example, consider removing some unnecessary furniture or clearing the surfaces of excess items. The process could present itself as an opportunity for you to throw away outdated pieces and tuck into some early Spring cleaning. Plus, it will make your move into your new home that much easier!
3. Keep the place immaculate
Once you've removed the clutter, consider having your home professionally cleaned, or at least the bath and kitchen. Chas Campbell has found that a professional cleaning "can often hedge against replacement unless something is damaged." And a small repair of damage from water leaks, burns, or other mishaps can "stave off counteroffers for defects.
4. Neutralise your Colour Palette
Buyers have different tastes when it comes to how they would paint, design and style their own home. Choosing a neutral colour palette will appeal to the majority of buyers who walk into your home, and make them feel more comfortable and at ease in the space. If you do want a pop of colour, consider adding a colourful throw pillow, an eye-catching artwork, or a vase of colourful flowers to the home.
5. Light it Up
Lighting is a simple, yet highly impactful tool. When buyers are coming to view your home, make sure to turn on all the lights in each room. In addition to this, open all blinds, curtains, and windows and allow the natural light to flood in. Natural light increases the aesthetic of a space and will in turn make your home that much more appealing to prospective buyers.
These are all effective, yet simple tips to assist with selling your home. However, one of the best things you can do when you purchase a home, is to consider that you may sell it in the future. With this in mind, be sure to look after your home right from the beginning and make design and style choices with your future buyer in mind.
