2020 is here! If you’re preparing to sell your property in the New Year, then you might be feeling a little overwhelmed at the amount of work your home requires before taking it to market. But don’t fret; we’re here with a list of top tips to help get you ready to show off your property.

How to nail the first impression
Almost all of the people with an interest in your property will get their first glimpse of what your home can offer in the form of pictures, either in an agent’s window or online. Not only that, but some buyers will drive by your abode to scope out its location and get a feel for it from the outside. With that in mind, making sure your home is visually appealing and attractive will be your biggest priority in preparation for listing.

With that in mind, we’d strongly consider that you take the following into consideration:

• Clean your windows – it’ll be easy to notice if you haven’t!

• Give your front door a lick of paint to freshen it up and make your entrance feel  more welcoming, along with a new doormat if yours is looking a little tired

• Tidy up your entrance hall of any post and flyers

• Make space on your driveway for visitors to park 

• Declutter your kitchen countertops, however you don’t want to leave the counters completely empty either.  Decorative canisters, herbs, plants, or a bowl of bright fresh lemons is a simple way to add some colour and a feeling of freshness to your kitchen. 

• A tidy and well-designed garden is always appealing.   Whether you have a large green space or an inviting courtyard, outside spaces have become a room in their own right so present the space to its best.  Cut back hedging, mow the lawn and plant flower beds/pot to add colour.

Upping your Presentation
The above tips will certainly help to give your property a tidier feel, which is key; an organised home can give buyers a vital opportunity to picture how they will fit into the living space. But if you want to present your home in its best possible light, then consider how you present your home.

• Declutter – a simple suggestion but one that can have a massive impact. Removing large bulky items from view, if only temporarily will have a massive effect

• Let in the light – keep the curtains open, windows clean and any natural sources of light clear to give your home as bright a feel as possible

• A warm place – make sure all rooms are heated prior to viewings, even those you don’t use often.

• Bathroom spaces – keep your bathroom and toilets clean, free of mould and tidy, and make sure your toiletries are kept to a minimum.

Time-consuming as it may seem, keeping your home tidy, organised and welcoming will put you in good stead for when those viewings start. Remember; visitors need to imagine themselves in your home!