How to present your home when selling

If you’re looking to sell a property, presentation is paramount. Here are some top tips from the team at Flynn and Co Real Estate on how to stand out in the crowd and appeal to potential buyers.

 First Impressions count -

When a buyer approaches your house, the exterior makes the first impression. Your home needs to look loved and cared for from the very beginning; overflowing bins, an overgrown yard and piles of shoes near the front door isn’t a good start.

Keep it clean -

Cleaning your house is a no-brainer. It’s a big mistake to assume buyers can look past a messy kitchen or sticky floor. While you may be accustomed with how your home looks, the first time the buyer sees it is the memory that sticks in their mind.

Remove pet hair and pet odours. If you’re unsure if your home has any funny odours, ask a friend to give you an honest opinion. The best smell when selling is fresh, clean air. Cleaning costs nothing – but well worth the effort.

De-clutter -

Stuff seems to accumulate the longer we live in one place. Use moving as a motivator to de-clutter your home and get rid of anything you don’t need. Box up anything you’re not ready to part with and put it in storage. Sell any larger or expensive items on Facebook Marketplace, listing sites such as Gumtree or hold a garage sale. After all, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure!

Not only will de-cluttering help get rid of any unwanted items, it opens up your home to create a more spacious feel. It’ll make your home feel like a loved and well-ordered place to live, exactly what buyers want! Investors included.