The process of selling your home to move somewhere else can be a gruesome and tiring one. If you are relying on selling your house to move forward, you need to do it as quickly as possible. Making your house sell fast is all about presentation. Remember how you viewed it when you first moved in. A blank canvas that you can put your own mark on. When people come to visit, they need to be able to see that is has the potential to become what they’re looking for. So, how do you do that?
Re-paint
Your favorite color for the walls may not be everyone else’s. When you are trying to sell your house, it is best to take all the color off. Re-paint the walls in light colors, like white, ivory or magnolia. These colors allow each person that visits your home to see a blank canvas. They will suddenly start to imagine their own favorite colors on the wall.
Wood Flooring
Most people are choosing to replace carpet with hardwood flooring because it looks better. It is also easier to clean and when it comes to selling your house, there are lots a new owner can do with it. Whether they choose to keep it uncovered or place a rug on top, it is up to them. A hardwood floor is also the best option if there are allergies or asthmatics within the family because dust and dirt does not cling to it, as it does with carpet.
Fresh Flowers
As said above, it is all about presentation. Most people know to keep their houses clean and tidy while viewings are taking place but if you want to go the extra mile, add a few vases of fresh flowers around the house. It is also perfect for when estate agents come around to take pictures of the house of their website. Flowers can brighten up any room and the sweet floral scents do not hurt either.
Enticing Smells
This one is a bit of an old wives’ tale but it is worth a shot. If you are expecting viewers and you want the house to smell like home, you can either bake or buy some fresh bread. It also works with freshly baked cookies. The first thing someone will get when they walk into your house is a whiff of tasty treats. They say that smells work with our memories to remind us of good or bad times in our lives. Let us hope the smell of bread and cookies triggers good memories.
Clean Up the Garden
When you are trying to sell your home, you can be so focused on making the inside look fantastic, that you totally forget about the outside. Landscaping your garden can make all the difference. A well-kept and good-looking garden can be the decisive factor in some house sales, so make sure you give it your attention. If you do not have the first clue about gardening, you may want to invest in a professional who can give you ideas on how best to use the space.
