How to prepare a property for sale?
Selling real estate can be a challenging process, but properly preparing an apartment or house significantly increases the chances of a sale and leads to a higher price for your real estate. RESIDENT reveals to you how to check whether your property is ready for sale and provides several tips that will help you prepare the property for the agent's arrival and taking pictures, as well as for showing it to potential buyers
1. Lighting and ventilation:
The first impression plays a key role in selling a property. Before the arrival of agents or potential buyers, ensure that the space is well lit as such a space leaves a positive impression. Open all the curtains and raise the blinds, turn on all the lamps and lanterns to increase the light and spaciousness. Likewise, ventilate the property and open the windows wide. Feel free to use air fresheners in combination with airing the property, but necessarily mild and subtle air fresheners.
2. Tidying up and cleaning:
The level of cleanliness and tidiness also plays a big role in creating the buyer's impression of your property. . A clean and tidy home gives the impression of a well-maintained property. By keeping it clean and tidy, you show the buyer that you care not only about the surface appearance, but also about the overall condition of the property that may be their future home.
Pay attention to the windows and try to keep them clean. Clean the toilets and don't forget to wipe the mirrors.
Floors and carpets represent the largest part of the space and should not be left out when cleaning.
Clear work surfaces, tables and cabinets of things that do not belong there, wipe the dust and remove all stains. Prospective buyers often review these details because they want to make sure that the property they are considering for purchase looks well-kept and maintained. Being prepared for this level of cleanliness and maintenance of your home creates confidence and makes it more attractive in the real estate market.
If you don't have time, we recommend hiring professional services for thorough cleaning of the space.
3. Removal of personal items:
What you want to achieve is that potential customers can imagine themselves in the space as if it were their own. Therefore, put away personal photos, valuables and intimate details. The neutral look helps customers create an image of their own space more easily.
4. Kitchen and dining room:
Special attention should be paid to the kitchen and dining room. Keep them neat and clean. An empty table with a pleasant decoration presents a beautiful scene. Research has shown that fresh flowers and yellow details have a positive effect on the people staying in the room.
5. Troubleshooting:
Check the condition of all installations, doors, doorknobs and even walls. Repair minor defects so that your property looks well-maintained, and if necessary, we also recommend detailed repainting of the walls.
6. Arrangement and decoration:
Arrange the space in a way that will make it attractive, but avoid heavy furniture and overcrowding. Bring a piece of nature into the space, it can be a vase with flowers, a decorative container with a plant or something else. This will make your space look fresh, and the colors of nature will be a decoration in itself.
7. Proper sightseeing schedule:
If you can, arrange sightseeing at the optimal time during the day when natural light is at its best. Give potential customers the opportunity to create a positive impression in daylight.
Conclusion:
Properly preparing your property for sale can significantly increase its attractiveness on the market. Ensure that the space reflects its potential, and your efforts will pay off through quick and successful sales. Start preparations today to create a property that will win the hearts of potential buyers.