As the days start to get warmer and we leave the cold winter months behind, the Hermanus property market is beginning to thaw out. This is fantastic news for homeowners who are thinking about putting their homes on the market to sell this season. With more potential buyers hitting the pavement, now is the time to get your home sale ready.
If you are thinking about listing your property but don’t know how to prepare it for prospective buyers and show days, here are some pointers you can follow to help you sell your home.
First Impressions Count
As a seller, you only have one opportunity to make a great first impression on prospective buyers. If someone has to choose between two properties in the same area, at a similar price point - the look and feel of a home will be the deciding factor.
When they walk into your home, they should be able to envision their family living in the same space, so what they see, feel, hear and smell when they enter the property is of the utmost importance. When a buyer has a positive experience, they are more likely to make an offer.
Get A Second Opinion
When you have been living in a house for any amount of time you become emotionally attached and get used to certain aspects that would bother a prospective buyer. As you may not be able to see the small things, it is wise to ask a third party to come and inspect the property. This person(s), preferably an industry professional, will be able to best advise you on what needs to be done for your home to be show day ready.
Start Spring Prepping And Cleaning
As cliche as it may sound, after you have identified exactly what needs to be improved in your home, you should start to properly clean everything from the walls to the floor. Besides washing and sweeping, you need to declutter and get rid of those items and artefacts that you no longer use.
Prospective buyers need to feel welcome and essentially at home - which is difficult to do if your space is filled with personal items, photographs and statement decor. For this purpose, it is a good idea to paint walls and decorate rooms in neutral colours.
Rid Your Home Of Odours
Every home has a particular smell, whether it is from smoking, pets, food or the cleaning products you use. This being said, there is nothing that can drive away prospective buyers faster than unpleasant odours. Therefore, before you open the doors on show day, it is vital that you clean your home and have it smelling clean and fresh.
Fix Up Your Garden
Nothing welcomes prospective buyers into a property as much as great curb appeal. This also applies to outdoor landscaping. A well-manicured and groomed garden can, therefore, become a great weapon in your home selling arsenal. Pull out any weeds, mow overgrown lawns, shape shrubbery and get your flower beds in order. The condition of your yard also plays a role in how your property is perceived.
Spring has sprung and if you are thinking about selling your home and moving out, now might be the best time. To get your home selling journey started, Hermanus Property Sales has the best insights and advice to ensure smooth sailing. Contact us today and find out more.
Author: Hermanus Property Sales.
