Preparing your home to appeal to most people who view it is one way to sell faster. Selling a home involves not only finding prospective buyers, but also completing certain administrative tasks and making the property attractive to most people looking for a home. Preparing the property should therefore be included among all the tasks involved in the sale process.
At Inmogestión Balear we explain how you can prepare your home to sell faster.
Most estate agencies have experienced professionals who can advise on the different changes that can make a home attractive to buyers. However good we think our home looks, living there will have caused some wear and tear. If we do not want the property to remain on the market for a long time, or receive no viewings at all, a few cosmetic touches are needed to bring it up to date and help it sell sooner.
Preparing a home to sell faster
Start with a fresh coat of paint
A fresh coat of paint will give the whole home a consistent, fresh appearance. If your walls are painted in different colours or shades that are too dark, it is better to change them to light, neutral colours, which help brighten the space and make the home look cleaner.
Cleaning and tidying
Although it may seem obvious, a home cannot be shown unless it is clean and tidy. This also applies when the property photographs are taken, so that its strongest features can be highlighted.
You can use this opportunity while tidying everything to throw away or donate anything you no longer need and leave the home much less cluttered with furniture and objects.
Uncluttered spaces
It is better to have a few well-arranged pieces of furniture than too many that overwhelm the space. Buyers want to enter a home that looks spacious and bright, so get rid of older or bulkier furniture and, of course, keep all walkways completely clear.
Remove personal objects
Remember that buyers viewing our home need to be able to picture themselves living there. It is therefore better to remove personal objects, such as photographs or children’s toys, and leave much more neutral décor that appeals to more people.
Once we have completed all these steps, we can have photographs taken that show the best of our home. On the day of a viewing, some additional preparations can also be made, such as:
- Check that every room is clean and tidy.
- Air the whole home beforehand and create a pleasant atmosphere with subtle scents, above all avoiding unpleasant smells in both the bathroom and kitchen.
- If you have pets, try to arrange for them to be elsewhere on the day of the viewing.
- Have the floor plans and any other necessary documentation ready to answer questions that prospective buyers may ask.
Conclusions
If all this work seems complicated, or you simply do not have time to prepare your home, you can always hire a specialist Home Staging company. They can prepare a personalised quotation covering all the details and changes needed to prepare a home to sell faster.
Remember that all these changes involve an investment of time and money that will translate into a much quicker sale and may even increase the sale price. Most people looking for a home want somewhere in perfect condition where they can start living from the very first day. If you want to stand out from the competition, invest in getting your home ready and you will achieve your goal sooner.
If you need help buying or selling your home, Inmogestión Balear will be delighted to help, contact us with no obligation.
Before deciding which improvements to make, review Should you renovate before selling your home in Mallorca? and Mistakes to avoid when listing a home in Palma de Mallorca.
