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Top 10 Tips for Preparing
your home for sale
A home is an extension of our creative style. We all like to add
a touch of our personality and design tastes to our home. At
Hamnett Hayward, we believe it is important to think about who
will be buying when selling your home. Follow our tips and
your home still keep it’s personality whilst still being attractive to
potential buyers.
1. Are you emotionally ready to move?
Putting your house on the market is just as much about the
psychological element as it is physically putting a sign outside
your home. Mentally leaving your ‘home’ and creating ‘a house for
sale’ can be challenging. You have many memories embedded
in the walls and it’s hard to let them go. Look at the sale of your
home as a challenge, and how can you present it in the best way
to make someone new step inside and fall in love.
2. Have you done your sums?
We know just how important it is to ensure you get your numbers
right, we are always happy to advise you. Before putting your
house on the market, make sure you see a financial adviser- you
need to know the real budget for your new home. Allow us to
undertake a valuation and you will be able to have an accurate
current market appraisal. These are the most important figures to
have when considering moving home.
3. De-clutter
We all have personal knick-knacks, collections and collectables;
we just don’t want them to distract potential buyers. We would
always advise you to pack away any items that are not essential
before your move. Not only does this get your packing well on
the way, but also it allows your buyers to see themselves in your
home. You want each room to be warm and inviting, clutter free
and beautifully presented. You want buyers to instantly walk in
and fall in love.
4. Make me beautiful
From the moment they open the door, you want to captivate your
potential buyers. You have de-cluttered, now it’s time to spring
clean. Don’t forget your kitchen cupboards, the fridge and under
the stairs. Buyers are curious and will look in every nook and
cranny so make sure they don’t discover your glory hole! Try and
tone down any real individual colour schemes and style choices,
we are always happy to guide you in the right direction.
5. Don’t forget the outside?
It is so easy to focus on the inside of your house that we often
forget the outside. Kerb appeal is all about first impressions and
we want your home to make a statement. You don’t have to
spend a fortune, just tidy up the garden and add a splash of
colour with some flowers. Like on the inside, ensure that you
refresh any paintwork and clean the windows.
6. If it’s broke, fix it!
This may seem like common sense, but it can so easily be
overlooked. Remember that job you have been putting off for
months, it is now time to get it done, no more hiding! A great
tip is to make a list, walk round each room and see what needs
doing, this way nothing will be missed. Don’t forget the outside,
buyers don’t want to see any broken decking or damaged plant
pots.
7. I am what it says on the tin!
Are your bedrooms, bedrooms? We all change the function of
rooms to suit our own busy lives. Buyers like to know that a
bedroom can fit a bed in and they need to see it. This is the same
for each room within your home, so it’s time to compromise on
your needs for the sale of your home.
8. The Final Touches
The final touches those little things that may or may not been
noticed but can have a big impact. This is all about Home Staging.
“Inspire your buyers by seducing them with neutral and calming
tones and an atmosphere that feeds their senses. Elegant pared-
down layouts allow buyers to visualise both themselves and their
belongings in the property. Attention to detail will impress your
buyers and increase desirability!” - Penelope Allen, Penelope
Allen Design.
9. Am I photo ready?
We always offer professional photography for all new sales
instructions, at no extra cost! We know what an impact
professional photography can have on the marketing of your
home, the levels of viewings you will achieve and eventually the
price you will secure. A picture tells a story, make sure it is on
the correct chapter for your home. It’s time for the final touches.
10. Pick us?
In all seriousness, picking the right estate agent to sell your home
is crucial. You need to feel confident that your chosen agent will
use both traditional and innovative methods to showcase your
home to potential buyers. We have a proven track record for the
time we take from putting a home on the market to securing the
correct buyer at the best possible price. For every home we list,
we produce a property information pack. This comprehensive
pack is bursting with information about your home and area. It
compliments our professional, ethical and exceptional service.
“We had seen properties through other agents, but when we met
Gareth from Hamnett Hayward we could tell they were different.
Gareth didn’t just listen to our requirements he really listened.” -
Ken Kim.