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Selling Your Home Doesn’t Have To Be A Chore

26 July 2022 by Eileen

You might have heard that selling your home is incredibly difficult. It doesn’t have to be this way if you have the right help and support along the way. When it comes to selling your home there are a few key things to consider and get done before you open up your home to viewings. If you want to sell your home for a great price then your home will need to be clean, tidy, and well presented. Take a look below for some things you should consider doing before arranging viewings.

Selling Your Home Doesn't Have To Be A Chore

Look For Somewhere New

First of all, nobody knows how long it will take to sell their home. It is a game of luck whether you have what people are looking for. If your home sells straight away then you will need to look for somewhere to move to. This could be a rented accommodation or a new house that you have purchased. When it comes to finding somewhere else to live you need to make sure you get what you want, rather than doing it for the sake of it. You need to think about the areas you want to live in. When checking an area, think about how far you are from work or schools, local amenities such as doctors and supermarkets, and the crime rate. The last thing you want is to move to a dangerous neighbourhood.

Curb Appeal

When it comes to sorting out your own property for viewings it is common to forget about the garden. Don’t be too focused on the interior that you forget the exterior. This can sometimes be the most important part as it may be what potential buyers see first. If you have a front and a back garden then be sure to make these look appealing and welcoming. You can do this by making sure everything looks good from the outside. This includes getting rid of weeds, mowing the grass, and checking all windows and doors. You should also check that your garage door is working, you will need to show this when people come to look around. If not, then you may need to get it repaired before they come around. If your garage door is wooden then you may need to search for a company that offers wooden garage door repair.

Declutter

Now the time is getting closer to opening up your home to potential buyers, you need to sort out your clutter. If potential buyers look around and all they see is your belongings filling the space they won’t be able to envision their own items. This puts a lot of people off as they need to be able to see their own personal belongings in the house. Another reason to declutter is that it frees up space and makes your rooms seem much larger than they are. Buyers want space and storage when looking at houses.

Clean

Finally, once everything is done and your home is just about ready for viewings, then you will need to carry out a thorough clean. This includes top to bottom of your home, every room sparkling. It might also be useful to clean the floors, if you have carpet then this should be hoovered and then shampooed. If you have hardwood floors then you can sweep, mop, and steam them.

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