Provided By IndigoHomes
You only have one chance to make a good first impression, and when it comes to selling your home its presentation impacts on how quickly your home will sell and for how much.
Photos on Internet property sites must stand out from the crowd to encourage potential buyers to turn up to an inspection.
Cramped, dark rooms cluttered with furniture, kids’ toys or pet mess along with completely mismatched décor and furnishings just puts people off as it’s hard to see the potential a place might offer when there’s so much in the way.
Buying a home is a very emotional decision, so you want potential buyers to walk in and imagine themselves living there. It also needs to be memorable after the tenth house they inspect in a day (and only for the right reasons!)
So unless your home already looks like something out of Vogue Living, here are some simple tips you can follow to make your home photo and inspection ready.
Picture perfect
o Add space - Remove excess furniture to make rooms look bigger while still being functional.
o De-personalise - Put away any personal items, photos and knick-knacks.
o De-clutter - Don’t just clean, you need to clear all surfaces of household clutter. It’s better to have a few larger display pieces (like vases or a stack of books) rather than lots of little bits and pieces. When in doubt - remove it.
o Set up - If possible set up rooms as they would normally be used. If a bedroom is used as an office or storage area, it’s best to put a bed in there so people can get a better feel for the space. It’s always better to sell a house with furniture in it, as empty rooms can make a home look smaller and it’s harder for people to visualise the space.
Inspection day
o Street appeal - Make sure the front of the property is clean, tidy and welcoming - it’s the first thing your home will be judged on.
o Light up - Open up window coverings and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible and switch on lights and lamps (yes, even during the day).
o Storage sells - Don’t think you can fill your storage spaces with that clutter you cleared. People will open cupboards so you want them to be clean and tidy so the space seems bigger not smaller.
o No pets allowed - not everyone is pet friendly so it’s best to remove them at inspection time along with litter trays and other pet items.
o Set the mood - Appeal to the senses by using fresh cut flowers, candles or home scents (vanilla gives a ‘just baked’ smell, while verbena is fresh and uplifting).
o Finishing touches - Keep an extra set of clean fluffy towels and ironed pillowcases aside for a clean, crisp finish.
Style counsel
If you’re after some expert advice, consider engaging a professional stylist. They often work in two ways:
Do-it-yourself
The stylist evaluates your property with you and advises on changes to be made, inside and out, room-by-room. Many changes can be made on the spot and you’ll be left with a plan for implementing the rest.
Complete service
This could involve creating a whole design scheme, furniture rental, or just accessorising with linen, lighting and artwork.
"You can tell the homes where the owners have gone to a little extra effort. Professional advice on styling can also really pay off. Remember, your property is in a competition and it needs to stand out in the marketplace.” - Tim Douglas, Director of Place West real estate agency, Brisbane.
Looking to sell your home? Call us at 972-772-7000 or email us at rockwall@kw.com.
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