Make a great first impression, first impressions count and that is not exclusive to the
property market! Preparing your home correctly can quite literally make or
break a sale.

Higher value - Styling & preparing your home just right has the
potential to not only raise the value of your home but also influence a quicker
sale and gain you a higher sales price. It doesn't have to be expensive, whilst you can hire a
professional property stylist to style your home in preparation for sale, you
also have the ability to do this yourself. Check out our tips below!

Removing clutter helps areas to appear more spacious and allow
purchasers to visualise their belongings in your home. Clear off
everything on kitchen counters. Think of this process as a head start on
the packing you will eventually need to do anyway. Organise cupboards
and wardrobes, this says you probably take good care of the rest of the
house as well.

Ensure paperwork, photos, toiletries, and washing are out of sight. The
same goes for shoes, coats, phone chargers, dog beds, and cat litter
trays.

Draw up a list of odd jobs that need doing and work through it. Fix
broken cupboard doors and rickety fences and blitz carpet stains, mould,
and damp. Give tired walls a lick of paint in a neutral tone.

Your entrance is the first thing people see so you need to ensure you
make a great first impression from the street so would be buyers are
excited about coming in to take a closer look.

Dress the garden just as you would any other room. That means taking any
junk to the tip and installing garden furniture and a few colourful
blooms.

If you’re selling a four-bed home with a garden, it’s a fair bet
families will be your target market, so make sure the outdoor spaces are
welcoming and safe. If you’re marketing a sleek studio, target young
professionals and dress the property accordingly.

You Harcourts APG representative can not only aid you in this important step but can often recommend the right contractors to take care f the bits and pieces you cant, ask us to help you sell for more today.