Spring has sprung and the anticipated selling season has already begun! Along with the flowers blooming, the property market is also booming! Whilst there is no optimal time to put your property on the market, it is undeniable that a lot of buyers are actively searching for a new home during this season.
This means only one thing for sellers: there are much more competitors in the market. Hence, you need to step up your game if you’re looking to get that ‘SOLD’ sign!
Before you officially take off that property in the market, you first need to know how to put your best foot forward by presenting your property in the best possible light. Since there is a high competition during this season, you need to stand out among the rest.
Hence, below are some useful yet easy tips to ensure that your property is head and shoulders above the competition in the spring selling season.
1. Declutter and Organise
Similar to a piece of art, space in your home is valuable. Not only does it make your property look cleaner and tidier, but it also creates an illusion that the area is bigger. To do this, you need to declutter and organise your stuff–especially your personal belongings.
When trying to sell a property, you must make sure that buyers envision themselves living in that home. One good strategy to do that is to get rid of your personal things and make your home a bit minimalist and a lot functional. Take note that this process should take place as early as possible, or at least before the house is listed or photographed for marketing purposes.
2. Make it Sparkle and Shine
Most of the time, buyers are visual when deciding to purchase a property. It definitely helps to clean everything that a buyer could see upon walking into the home or before taking some marketing photos. You might want to hire a professional to do the sprucing or you may also do it yourself but make sure to make the home sparkle and shine, inside and out.
Wash your windows completely and polish all those mirrors. Dust the blades of your ceiling fans and check the carpets for any stains. Your hardwood floors should also be refinished and shined, as well as all the area rugs. Make sure to make your bathroom and kitchen spotless, too, and take time to clean out the clutter from your drawers and closets. Long story short, spring clean everything that can be seen by the naked eye.
3. Create a Great First Impression
There’s only one chance to create a first impression, so make certain you’ll do it the right way. Whilst the famous saying goes “don’t judge a book by its cover”, that just doesn’t necessarily apply to properties for sale. The moment a buyer sees your home from a distance must also be the same moment he/she wants to see more of it inside. Thus, you need to put effort into highlighting your home’s curb appeal.
You can start by trimming up the foliage and pulling any unnecessary weeds. You never know when a potential buyer will pass by your property, so make sure to keep it clean and tidy at all times. Replace those dead grass, plants, and shrubs with fresh ones, and don’t forget to mow the lawn. You might also want to consider putting potted flowering plants around and a decorative bench to boost the overall aesthetic. Lastly, if anything needs repainting like your front door or your mailbox, make sure to also add it to your ‘to-do’ list.
4. Let the Light in
Longer and brighter days are expected during the spring season and what better way to present the home than to maximise the natural light outside? Open up those windows and invite the fresh air and sunlight inside! Not only will this make your house feel and smell vibrant, but it also makes its entirety look bigger.
Replace those heavy curtains with light ones and start putting up some mirrors to reflect the light and make darker rooms a bit airier and more welcoming. If natural light doesn’t suffice, you can also add floor or table lamps to dim areas to give that springtime a light and bright boost!
5. Review, Repair, Revitalise
It’s not enough to just make the home aesthetically pleasing, but it should also be equally functional. Make sure to observe and review everything around the house including but not limited to leaky faucets, broken door knobs, cracked tiles, dings in the wall, and burned-out light bulbs. Take note of these valuable things and make sure to repair them yourself or you can hire a handyman to do it.
If these problems will not be fixed until the house is listed on the market, they might possibly turn away potential buyers if they show up during inspections. Your eagerness to fix such problems will greatly spell a difference and will ultimately help in selling the home quicker.
6. Home Staging Helps
When selling a home, you want to give an “at home” experience to possible buyers. By staging your property with the right furniture, decorations, and accents, you’ll certainly give that experience of what it’s like to live in the property to anyone who comes by for an inspection.
With proper guidance from your real estate agent and 3rd party support like Shift property styling, you need not break the bank to do this. Once you have cleaned and decluttered the home, you’ve done much of the required work already. At times, you just need an additional pair of eyes to arrange everything inside and give a fresh take to your lovely interior. It’s important for buyers to feel an emotional connection toward the house where they see it as a place they could move immediately into. Make them fall in love with the property as soon as they arrive for inspection.
Whilst the idea of ‘love at first sight’ is often arguable in a lot of situations, it remains true and tested in selling a property. To stand out in a crowded market this spring selling season, you need to get the attention of potential buyers. By following the tips above, you’ll certainly give them the ultimate homie experience right from the time they see the property at a distance until the time they get to inspect the details inside.
4one4 Property Co. is a real estate agency that sees the bigger picture but also focuses on the tiniest details. If you need assistance and advice in selling your property this spring, we have passionate and hardworking agents that can help you not only stand out from the crowd but also sell your home in the quickest way possible.
