The short answer is yes, but don’t overspend, you don’t need to knock down walls or add an extension to sell your property. A new kitchen or bathroom might be in order if what’s in place if very dated but not necessary.
First impressions count, make sure the front door is clean, the driveway tidy, bins out of sight, if possible. Get those green fingers working, make sure the path is free of weeds, leaves and spruce up the flowerbed and hedges for that important ‘kerb appeal’.
Make sure your home is depersonalised, you’re going to have to box it up to move anyway, so start clearing up and pack away the family photos, kids’ toys, and those out of season clothes from the overflowing wardrobe.
Tidy up around the house, make the beds, clean windows, clear the countertops in the kitchen and bathroom. Sprucing up your home may involve a lick of paint to freshen it up, think neutral and imagine you are the viewer, what would you like to see?
A good way of cheering up the home is refreshing the soft furnishings with new cushions, curtains, or a rug (you can always take with you to the new home) How about a vase of flowers on the windowsill a pot plant on the table, make it inviting and warm, somewhere someone else will want to call home!
Should I renovate my property before selling? The short answer is yes, but don’t overspend, there’s no need to knock down walls or add an extension to sell your property. A new kitchen or bathroom might be in order if what’s in place if dated but it’s not necessary. The most important thing to do when selling your home is to make sure there are no structural issues, as these will affect the value of the property. Ensure there is no leaking roof, missing roof tiles, rising damp etc. these may be expensive but are essential to increase the value of the property and make the sale.
First impressions count, make sure the front door is clean, the driveway tidy, bins out of sight, if possible. Get those green fingers working, make sure the path is free of weeds, leaves and spruce up the flowerbed and hedges for that important ‘kerb appeal’.
Make sure your home is depersonalised, you’re going to have to box it up to move anyway, so start clearing up and pack away the family photos, kids’ toys, and all those out of season clothes from the overflowing wardrobes, it’ll save time in the long run.
Tidy up around the house, make the beds, clean windows, clear the countertops in the kitchen and bathroom. Sprucing up your home may involve a lick of paint to freshen it up, think neutral and imagine you are the viewer, what would you like to see? A well maintained and tidy property is more attractive to potential buyers. Some will be put off by the thought of having to redecorate or having so do any DIY – they just want to move in and be ‘at home’!
A good way of cheering up the house is refreshing the soft furnishings with new cushions, curtains, or a rug (and you can always take with you to the new home!).
How about a vase of fresh flowers on the windowsill a pot plant on the table, make it inviting and warm, somewhere someone else will want to call home!