Top tips to making your home more presentable to prospective buyers
(PRWEB UK) 5 July 2013 -- Selling a home can be a long and arduous process and can involve multiple house viewings from a variety of prospective buyers. Consequently it is important to make your house feel as inviting and appealing as possible to those potential buyers.
1. Maximise the use of natural light
Dark and dreary rooms are far from welcoming, so ensure as much natural light as possible can filter into the room, especially during daytime viewing. Try to avoid using thick, dark and heavy looking curtains at your window and opt instead for a beautiful neutral shade, such as a pair of cream drapes. The natural colour of the curtains will help to add to the sense of light and space while the thermal lining option will still help to fight any pesky draughts that may sneak through the window panes. Dunelm offers an elegant selection of cream curtains, which you can browse here http://www.dunelm-mill.com/info/cream_curtains and are the perfect addition to any window. The neutrality of this pair of curtains means that they will suit most decors, consequently they should be a great investment when trying to sell your house as well as decorating your windows in the new home.
2. Reduce the clutter
Clutter is something most people battle with on a daily basis, whether it’s children’s toys, paperwork or a remarkable amount of knick-knacks. It is a bad habit worth kicking when it comes to selling your home, as minimising the clutter on display should help to make the house feel cleaner and more spacious. Invest in a selection of storage boxes to hide any unwanted items while your guests breeze through the different rooms in your home.
3. Give your home a deep clean
There is nothing less inviting to a potential buyer than a dirty home. Investing in some high quality cleaning products such as a steam mop will allow you to present your home in the best light, with every inch thoroughly cleaned and presentable. The cleaner and more appealing your home looks, the easier it will be for a prospective buyer to imagine themselves living there, thus increasing your chances for a sale.
4. Create an inviting atmosphere
The more charming a home appears, the more relaxed and calm your prospective buyers should feel during their visit. It may be a cliché but the homely scent of freshly baked bread or cookies turning golden brown in the oven can really help to give your home a friendly and family orientated feel. The same goes for eliminating any potential odours; give the dog and its basket a thorough clean and ensure all your rooms have been properly aired before viewings.
Amy Robinson, Dunelm Mill, http://www.dunelm-mill.com, 0116 2644368, [email protected]
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