{"id":1157,"date":"2012-08-10T11:48:25","date_gmt":"2012-08-10T10:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/?p=1157"},"modified":"2023-10-06T16:47:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T15:47:25","slug":"selling-a-house-preparing-your-house-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/selling-a-house-preparing-your-house-for-sale","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2013 Preparing Your House for Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are two things that can be said of everyone who is looking to sell their house. Firstly they want to do so as quickly as possible, and secondly, they want to achieve the best price for it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll notice the title of this article refers to selling a house rather than a home. There is a very good reason for this. You\u2019ll struggle to sell your property if you think of it as a home because you aren\u2019t showing other people it could be their home instead. They don\u2019t want to see your possessions or personal touches \u2013 they want to see a blank canvas they can call their own.<\/p>\n

This is all about home staging \u2013 the process of transforming your home into a house that can be sold. Let\u2019s find out more.<\/p>\n

Selling a House<\/h2>\n

Many sellers focus on the interior of their property before they put their house on the market. While this is understandable, it is also necessary to focus on the exterior. After all, when the estate agent arrives with a potential buyer, what are they going to see first \u2013 the interior or the exterior?<\/p>\n

Focus on some simple tips to ensure everything looks good outside. Mow the lawn if there is one, add some hanging baskets to introduce a splash of colour and repaint wooden window frames and the front door. If you\u2019ve got uPVC windows and doors, wash them down until they gleam. It\u2019ll make the world of difference.<\/p>\n

Preparing Your House for Sale<\/h2>\n

Now it is time to go inside and see how a few home staging tips can help you sell your house more quickly. Firstly, remove any personal items from every room. Think of photo frames, ornaments and other similar items. You may love them and they might look good, but your potential buyers aren\u2019t interested in them. They\u2019re interested in the house itself and whether it could be a good buy for them. If you allow them to see the house as it is \u2013 nicely decorated, neat and tidy and with no clutter \u2013 you\u2019ll make it easier for them to make a positive decision.<\/p>\n

\"uncluttered<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll notice we mentioned clutter there. This is hugely important. Cluttered houses hide the room’s dimensions and possibilities. Clutter makes a room look and feel smaller. It is also off-putting. Get rid of it all now \u2013 bin what you don\u2019t need and pack away what you want to take with you when you move.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth investing some cash in sprucing up the interior of your home as well. For example, a quick coat of paint on the walls can make all the difference to the appearance of a particular room. Go for neutral colours, even if you don\u2019t like them. They will give people a blank canvas to look at, making it easier to imagine putting their own stamp on the property.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re trying to sell and you\u2019re not having much luck, follow these tips now and see the difference.<\/p>\n

Images via www.home-designing.com & www.housetohome.co.uk<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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