Moving away from where you live is a big decision and your primary focus could be to sell your house fast. But could better interior designing help you get a better price and move out quicker?
Here are some of the best kept secrets from the property brokerage industry:
Put on your buyer cap
If you really want to stage a home to a buyer, think like they would. Look at the house from a potential buyer’s perspective. Remove all the photos and personal belongings from the room and let them see the barebones structure of the house. This will allow a visitor to picture the house as their own. Also, try to adjust the interior decoration to match the property’s price. If you want to sell to someone in a higher than average income bracket, make your house look as luxurious and opulent as possible. Do some research to find out your who your ideal buyer is likely to be and then make the house fit their age group, marital status and profession.
Paint the kitchen cabinets
The kitchen is, no doubt, one of the most important rooms in the house. Buyers tend to pay a lot of attention to the kitchen, so you should probably focus on it first. Paint the cabinets a vibrant shade right before you start letting visitors over to see the place.
Minor upgrades
There’s no need for expensive upgrades when you know you’re selling the house fast. But a few quick and easy repairs should make the place look better maintained and this will eventually lead to a better price. Paint the walls, repair the pipes, replace the door handles and put up new curtains. All these minor upgrades cost little, but can make a massive difference.
Half-empty closets
Extra storage space is always very attractive and you can expect home viewers to check your cupboards and wardrobe. Keeping your storage space half empty will allow buyers to see how much potential space there is and also see how the space can be used.
Extra Lighting
There’s no doubt a well-lit house looks better. Invest in some pleasant LED lights that can brighten up corners or corridors. Get as much sunlight in as possible. Extra lights will make your rooms look bigger, which gives a great impression.
Front yard
With any new purchase, first impressions count for a lot. So, the front yard probably deserves some care before anyone can come over to see the place. Sprucing up the front yard is adding to the ‘curb appeal’ of your house. Don’t underestimate how soon your buyers will judge the place just in the first 30 seconds.
There’s probably a lot of other ways to make your house more appealing, but these simple and quick fixes should help you get a better price when you’re in a hurry to sell.
