STEP ONE: A fresh lick of paint
A fresh lick of paint is a simple and cost-effective way to give your home a facelift. A coloured feature wall can change the look and feel of a room, whilst neutral colours are always a safe choice because they help to turn your home into a blank canvas, ready for the new occupants.
STEP TWO: Spring clean
A full spring clean should be your priority now that you’re trying to sell your home. Polish, dust and scrub every inch of your home until it sparkles! Declutter your closets and shelves to make it easy for viewers to envision the space as their own.
That list of repairs you’ve been meaning to do around the house? Now is the time to do it. Make it as easy as possible for people to move straight in. The easier it is for them, the easier it is for you.
STEP THREE: Light some candles
Lighting some candles will make your home smell great. Bad smells can be big turn off for viewers but good smells are warm, inviting and invoke happy memories for the viewer. If you don’t want to use candles, purchase a plug-in air freshener. This is especially important if you have pets.
Change all the bed covers, linens and towels in your home for that gorgeous clean sheet smell. It’s the little things like this that could mean the difference between selling and not selling your home.
STEP FOUR: Buy a beautiful bouquet
Place bouquets of fresh flowers or potted plants around your home to bring life, light and colour to a room. Studies show that flowers make people feel happier and the little touches of beauty will make your home feel very inviting to viewers.
STEP FIVE: Let the light in
Let lots of natural light in by opening up the curtains in every room. This will also help to bring the outside in, making rooms feel light and airy. Properly dressed windows can also add a soft and warm touch to neutral colours. Of course, your windows need to be clean if they’re going to be open to viewers’ scrutiny! Lastly, switch lamps on in darker rooms to make rooms feel lighter and more spacious.
