Our top tips on preparing your home to sell in Spring

Getting your home ready for a Spring sale can be both exciting and daunting. Spring is traditionally the most popular time to sell and with industry experts predicting an even busy selling time ahead than normal, you will want to make sure your home gets the attention it so rightly deserves. This can help to drive up the sold price by receiving competing offers. Like the weather, the competition is heating up.

When preparing a house for sale in Spring, there are a few preliminary steps to take care of before you list your house and get the best price possible.

Firstly, you'll need to research your local housing market. Do your homework so you're aware of the market trends and know the value of your home. Check out the local competition and browse the comparable sales in your area so you can accurately gauge your listing price. One of our sales team can help you navigate this to make sure you’re comparing apples with apples as the saying goes.

Here are some tips to consider, some are also relevant if you just feel like a good Spring clean!

1. Freshen up and Clean

It’s time to wash those walls, brush off cobwebs, dust, clean underneath appliances and furniture and give the carpet a clean.

2. Declutter

As you clean, give everything in your place a spot. Donate, store or recycle anything that doesn’t get used or is looking a bit sad. Things to keep an eye out for are kids and pet toys, piles of books or magazines, items used for winter like heaters or humidifiers.

3. Depersonalise

Put away any personal photos and memorabilia, these can have a detrimental effect on would be buyers. Yes, they know people live there, but they also need to be able to imagine themselves living there too.

4. Replace anything broken

Lighting fixtures, handles, buttons, hinges – anything that’s creaking or tricky, now’s the time to replace it with a better-working version.

5. Paint

Nothing improves the look of a home like a fresh coat of paint, particularly when it’s to lighten the colours or bring an old-fashioned room up to date.

6. Update curb appeal, garden and exterior

Increase your curb appeal with freshly mown lawns and new flowers or plants. Rake leaves, trim back bushes and for anything that is looking run down, either throw it away or give it a fresh coat of paint. Make the entrance way to your home a lasting impression, by cleaning the paving and introducing some potted plants next to the front door.

Prospective sellers are looking to get ahead of the Spring selling season, when competition amongst other buyers is likely to be more intense. You can start by getting one step ahead of the market and get your free appraisal now. Click this link or call for an obligation free chat on 9592 8188.