Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Autumn 2019

LOCAL AGENTS

LOCAL AGENTS

LOCAL AGENTS

Tips for preparing your house to sell

M ake the garden and facade of the house look presentable Make sure you pay attention to the details. Replace any chipped paving, clean out the garden shed and garage, replace any dead trees and plants, tidy up the gardens, place pot plants out the front of the house and invest in a new door mat. The outside of the house is the first impression that a potential buyer is going have of the property and you have one chance to make it a good one. Clean the windows This step is often overlooked but it will make an enormous difference to the overall appearance of your home. Consider hiring a professional if you have lots of windows. They have the equipment and know how to get a big job done quickly Clear your home of any clutter Get rid of any excess furniture, knick- knacks, books and trinkets. When people are

Book a pet sitter Pets can be an enormous deterrent for some buyers. Even if your pet doesn’t leave hair or odours, a non-animal lover sees your beloved cat or dog they will start to imagine a cavalcade of hair and odours that make the house unliveable to them. Call in a professional cleaning team Potential buyers will scrutinise every corner of your home especially the bathrooms and kitchen. Hire professional cleaners to steam clean your bathrooms, floors and cupboards. You don’t want to lose a sale over some toilet mould that you missed last time you cleaned the bathroom. Put in the effort and you’ll reap the rewards. Be bothered to get that little stain out of the carpet, to give the oven a proper cleaning and to make sure that your home smells beautiful. The next owner of your home will be sold on these details.

looking to buy a home they’re going to look everywhere and that includes in cupboards, attics, basements, garages and hall cupboards. Remove any clutter completely or have any extras stored until you’ve sold your home Repair any damage You may not think that a potential buyer will notice that the kitchen sink pipe is wrapped in duct tape but there’s likely to be at least one person who will seek out the hot water system, the meter box and every exposed pipe in the house to make sure it’s working. Be thorough with your repairs or you might risk losing a sale. Get the lighting right Use lamps, candles and dimmer switches to make sure the lighting is ambient and welcoming. You want to make people feel like they want to live in your home.

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