First impressions are critical and any initial emotional appeal is unlikely to be generated by a poorly presented property.
It is important to do everything possible to have your property looking its absolute best for an inspection.
To improve presentation it’s a good idea to ask someone else’s opinion as often you’re the last person to see obvious flaws or issues, many of which can often be fixed quickly and easily for little expense.
Top tips include:
- Clean bathrooms and kitchen thoroughly and ensure there is no mould or undesirable odours
- Remove any personal clutter from bench tops and vanities
- Use indoor plants or flower arrangements to liven up rooms
- Make sure the house is warm and inviting
- Remove any evidence of damp or moisture in the walls
- Remove excess furniture so rooms look more spacious
- Have carpets professionally cleaned and any stains removed
- Tidy the gardens and keep the lawns and edges groomed
- Clean the windows and sills inside and out
- Touch up any paint work that has deteriorated
- Waterblast driveways and paths to remove moss and dirt
If you feel the need to have a complete home makeover, whether it furnishing a new home or an existing one, using a professional home staging company can make a big difference. Very few people can visualize how furniture can best fit into an empty space, but seeing it furnished shows them how an empty space can be turned into an inviting and warm living area.
Often only accessories are needed to add interest or to stimulate colour and therefore warmth to a room.
