One thing that we will never rush in the process of listing a property on the market is “staging”.

Staging a house simply means presenting a property in such a way that it is market ready. When we’ve lived in a property for a duration of time, we sometimes forget how it has become a home. The parts that make it feel like a home, like your children’s art, family photos or a blanket made by your grandmother are special to you, but not necessarily to someone else.

When someone views a property they want to be able to imagine their couch in the sitting room or their favourite artwork in the hallway. In order for us to facilitate this, we need to create an atmosphere for a viewer to visualise this.

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De-Clutter

It’s time to get rid of that extra chair, broken toys or gifts that you’re never going to use. Not only is a de-clutter one of the most important things to do in preparing your house for viewings, but it also is valuable for your move. Remember, you are going to be moving to a new space and doing this will make it far less stressful. When showing homes we also want to be able to open back doorways and have the ability to walk around a space. Unnecessary furniture and decorations impact on this.

Paint

Now that you’ve de-cluttered, you may notice that certain areas need a touch up. Hallways and doors are areas that get a lot of wear and tear, and may require a freshen up to make the space look like it’s in the best condition. A neutral palette is quite important when staging a home, so consider painting that green wall a neutral shade in white tones.

D.I.Y

Consider replacing old fixtures and fittings to give your home a better look and feel. Changes that can really make a difference here include swapping out kitchen cabinet handles or knobs and light fixtures. Another key area to replace is the grouting in your shower or bath area.

Décor

We love quick and easy ways to make your home more neutral like using white towels and bed linen for viewings. Take inspiration from hotels by putting pillows and cushions on your bed to create a feeling of luxury. There is no need to splurge on these items. Allowing as much light into your home as possible is helpful in giving the illusion of spaces being bigger than what they are, plus it creates a more inviting and positive atmosphere. Allow natural light in by opening blinds and curtains. In areas without large windows, simply adding an extra lamp or two can help achieve the same effect.

Spring Clean

Once your interiors have been spruced up it’s time to do a deep clean. Showers are an area where you can notice build up, so it is well worth a deep clean. We want your home to be sparkling!

Kerbside appeal

The final thing to consider is how your house appears from the exterior. We encourage viewers to do drive bys, especially for countryside homes, to ensure they are comfortable with the location and commute. In this case, the exterior of your home and garden will be judged by potential buyers. Look at your exterior walls, windows and doors. Basic gardening such as cutting the lawn, weeding and updating plants will really add to the exterior. Removing or updating any old garden furniture is also very important, as they too reflect on the overall look of the property.

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