How To Present Your Inverloch Home For Sale 

Leo Edwards • January 5, 2019

Tips To Maximize Your Price

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When it comes to selling your home for the best possible price, details matter. There may be several things in your house that you have simply become accustomed to over time - things that you have been promising yourself to attend to. Well NOW is the time. Buyers will mentally add up the perceived costs of repairing all those minor flaws and end up with an amount that is generally much higher than your actual costs will be.

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GENERAL

There are two rules we recommend above all else!



  • No clutter or odours. Your property must be kept clean and clutter-free. Clear and tidy all surfaces. If the property looks clean and smells fresh, prospective buyers will form a positive opinion of your home.
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  • Whether it’s an Open House or a private inspection, it is imperative that you are not there. Buyers find it hard to feel comfortable and picture themselves living in the property if the current owners are present. The prospective buyer is unlikely to voice their true opinion of the property and will often rush through the inspection. Needless to say, it makes selling your home difficult. So go shopping for an hour or visit a friend. Let the agent do their job!

MAINTENANCE
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The Rule Of Thumb Is - If Something Needs Repairing- Fix It!
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  • There may be several things in your house that you have simply become accustomed to over time – things that you have been promising yourself to attend to. Well NOW is the time. Buyers will mentally add up their perceived costs of repairing all those minor flaws and end up with an amount that is generally much higher than your actual costs will be. You might be saying to yourself “These repairs aren’t any big deal”, but the buyer is thinking, “if the owner didn’t take care of these little items, then what about the roof or plumbing or air conditioner?” Necessary, non-critical minor repairs and perceived owner neglect will either lower the price or lengthen the time to sell.

  • Check all corners for peeling paint, chipped edges and loose wallpaper and repair accordingly.

  • Repair all major problems. in today’s climate of open disclosure and vigilant home inspections the “Golden Rule” applies. Treat the buyer as you would treat yourself.

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CLEANING
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  • Every area of the house must sparkle and shine! Each hour spent will be worth the effort. Make it easy for the buyer to want your house.
  • Clean all of the windows, including the laundry and garage.
  • Clean all carpets and rugs. Clean and polish lino, tile and wooden floors. Consider re-finishing a wood floor if necessary.
  • Clean and polish all woodwork. Pay particular attention to kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
  • Clean all light fixtures. The glass covers of most ceiling fixtures can be made to sparkle by running them through the dishwasher.
  • Clean and polish ceiling fans. Take down and clean exhaust fan covers, these are dust magnets.๏ปฟ

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SET THE SCENE


  • This part of preparing your home for sale can be the most fun and involves the use of colour, lighting and accessories to emphasise the best features of your home.
  • Study magazine ads and furniture showrooms to see how small details can enhance the appearance of a room.
  • Simple additions, such as a vase of flowers, an open book on the coffee table, or a basket of logs by the fireplace can make a room more attractive and appealing. Be careful not to create distracting clutter.
  • The use of a bright coloured pillow on a chair or a throw rug on a sofa can add dimensions to an otherwise neutral room.
  • Use accent pieces of colour.
  • Soften potentially offending views, but always let light into your rooms. Consider replacing heavy curtains with something lighter.
  • Take advantage of natural light as much as possible. Clean windows, open blinds and curtains etc.

  • If your kitchen has fluorescent lighting fixtures, use ‘warm-white’ bulbs for a bright appearance.


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  • ๏ปฟBe cautious about selecting colours when painting the interior walls or replacing the carpet. Your objective is to make your house appeal to the largest possible buying segment. Ask yourself, “How many of the available buyers would feel able to move into your house with their own furniture and not want to replace the carpet or repaint the walls? Position your house on the market to be as livable to as many people as possible. Select a neutral colour scheme that will make it easy for the buyer to mentally picture the house as theirs.

  • SORRY – but you will have to put your personal taste on hold. The market is always driven by buyer demand. The average buyer will have a hard time looking beyond the blue carpeting and bold wall-papers. Consider replacing unusual or bold colours with neutral tones. Two coats of off-white paint may be one of the best investments you will ever make.

SPACE MANAGEMENT


  • Arrange furniture to give the rooms a spacious feeling. Consider removing some furniture from any room that may seem over crowded. If necessary, put large items in storage.
  • Pack up your collectables – both to protect them and to give the room a more spacious feel. Leave out just enough accessories to give the house a personal touch.
  • Remove all clutter and make it a habit to pick up clothing, shoes and personal possessions for each and every inspection or open house.
  • Empty cupboards of off-season clothing and pack them away for the move. Organise cupboards to demonstrate the most efficient use of space. Cup-boards should look as though there is room to put more. Leave as few a items as possible on floors and shelves.
  • Use light to create a sense of space. All drapes should be open. Turn on all lights throughout the house for showing.

ATMOSPHERE


  • When placing yourself in the potential buyer’s shoes, you will want to consider the overall atmosphere of your house. Keep in mind your sense of smell as you go through the checklist. Create the atmosphere of your house as shelter - a place that is safe and warm and in good condition.
  • A clean smelling house creates a positive image in the buyer’s mind. Be aware of any odours from cooking, cigarette smoke, pets etc. These may have adverse effects on potential buyers. Remember that some people are much more sensitive to odours than others. Smokers rarely notice the odour of cigarettes that fills their houses and pet owners may be oblivious to an objectionable dog or cat odours.
  • You can use products like carpet deodorisers, air fresheners and room deodorises, but the best strategy is to remove the source of the aroma rather than cover it up.
  • Unfortunately, often the only way to remove the smell of pet soiling from flooring is to rip it up and replace the carpeting and any underlay. If this is preventing the sale of your house, do not hesitate to make this investment.
  • If smoking and cooking odours have permeated your house, have your carpets and furniture cleaned and air-out or dry-clean your curtains.
  • Mildew odours are another source of problems. Don’t allow wet towels to accumulate in hampers or dirty clothes to pile up in cupboards.
  • Another source for odours to collect is the air conditioning filter. Clean the vent covers and change the filters at least once a month. A high accumulation of dust detracts from the presentation and can circulate odours through-out the house. You may want to consider having the air conditioning ducts professionally cleaned.
  • Once offensive odours have been eliminated, consider adding delightful scents. Recent studies have shown that humans have strong, positive responses to certain aromas, Cinnamon, fresh-cut flowers, bread baking are all excellent ways to enhance your house.

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EXTERIOR


  • Check your house for any needed maintenance just as a buyer would. Repaint to touch-up as necessary. You can’t make a better investment when you’re selling your house. Don’t let the outside turn off buyers before the inside turns them on.
  • Colour has the power to attract. A tub of geraniums, a pot of petunias or a basket of pansies on the front step is a welcoming touch.
  • If you have a porch or front deck, set the stage with pots of flowers and attractively arrange outdoor furniture.
  • Consider using a wreath of dried flowers or an attractive welcome mat to greet the buyers when they come to your house. It can also encourage them to wipe their feet and keep dirt from track- ing through the property.
  • Check to see that all doors and windows are in good working order. Give special attention to your house’s exterior doors and front entry. Clean and paint doors if necessary. Remember that you have only one chance at that first impression and that is likely to be at your front door.
  • Replace any broken or cracked windowpanes.
  • Screens should be free of any tears or holes.
  • Inspect all locks to ensure that they are all functioning properly.
  • Check for loose or missing tiles and clear out gutters and down pipes. Touch up peeling paint on gutters.
  • Check for mildew or stains on outside brick or concrete. Power wash if needed.
  • Sweep all dust and leaves away and consider a small water feature in a glazed pot. These can come in all sizes and budgets.

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