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Dress To Impress.
Mel - Harborough Estates • Jul 29, 2019
10 Top Tips To Show Your Harborough Property At Its Best.
First impressions count. If you turn up to an interview with your tie askew, hair like a bird's nest and feet encased in trainers, chances are you won't get the job, even if underneath the sloppy exterior you are a picture of professionalism.
The same goes for houses. Potential buyers can make a decision in seconds on whether your property is up to the mark.
Making your home more attractive needn't be expensive. Here are 10 quick tips on dressing your house to impress without usually redecorating:
1. Before you book in any viewings, get friends around to cast an impartial eye over the place. They may pick up off-putting features you have become blind to.
2. Fix any defects that could become potential stumbling blocks when it comes to negotiating a price. Dripping taps, faulty light fittings and peeling wallpaper costs little to fix but may knock many hundreds from your asking price.
3. Give your property curb appeal. Tidy the frontage, clean windows and touch up shoddy paint work. Why not add features like hanging baskets to increase drive-by desirability.
4. Banish children and pets for the duration of the viewing. Even the cleanest pets add a whiff and could give the impression of a dirty home, while children will distract from the task in hand.
5. Make sure the furniture in each room reflects its function. For example, if you have advertised three bedrooms, make sure there is a bed in each, so viewers can imagine the usage of the rooms.
6. Clear out clutter. Too much personality will make it harder for people to picture their own belongings in situ. Put dated furniture into storage. Not only will your home appear more modern, it will also look more spacious.
7. To create the illusion of a large and welcoming space, ensure there are no dark, unwelcoming areas by putting on lights and lamps when showing people around.
8. Ensure your cupboards are tidy as they're likely to be opened - social etiquette goes out of the window when it comes to seeing every nook and cranny of a potential new home.
9. It sounds like a cliche, but wafting smells such as coffee, baked bread or pot-pourri through the house could make a real difference. Daily exposure to you home's individual smell can make you immune to pet, smoke or food odours.
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Treat your garden like an extra room. Remove washing lines, children's playthings and tools. Trim the lawn and do the necessary weeding. A high-maintenance garden could be a deal breaker.
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