It goes without saying that Spring has almost always been the most popular season when it comes to selling property. The sun is out, the flowers are blooming, and the birds are chirping, which not only helps in making your home present really well, but it also means that people are more excited to be outside, therefore increasing the numbers at home opens.
However, with this said, it’s not just you who is thinking of selling in Spring. In fact all of those sellers who had the same idea as you, in waiting for Winter to pass and Spring to arrive, are also preparing to bring their home to market. So while your home may present better now than in Winter, and home opens are marginally busier, the competition is more fierce than ever before.
Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can make your home stand out this season:
Let the light in:
Welcome in the beautiful sunshine by drawing all the blinds and curtains open. Ensuring all surfaces are polished to perfection, such as windows, glass, mirror, chrome fittings and floors, helps in ensuring this light bounces off them to make your home sparkle. Be sure to clean your drapes and blinds so they’re free of any dust, and won’t provoke those Spring allergies.
Add an aromatic touch:
Spring is the perfect time of the year to have fresh, beautiful blooms in your house, which add a fragrant touch and help to brighten up the space. Having natural scents through your home can also help in making your home feel more memorable to potential buyers.
Pops of colour:
Light and bright colours for throws, cushions, towels, bath mats, artwork and other accessories can assist in enhancing the feeling of Spring inside your home. This is a fairly inexpensive way to make a big impact and lighten up rooms that may be feeling the impact of a dark and cold Winter.
Curb appeal:
Street appeal is SO important for your property when it comes time to sell. During the Springtime, consider re-planting some new in-season flowers such as tulips and daffodils to stimulate the buyers’ senses. Towards the entrance of the property, position some flower pots and greenery to draw attention. Be sure to also rake leaves and trim back bushes to let light inside of your home, and mow diagonally to give the appearance of a bigger yard.
You will quickly find that your garden will come to life and that’s when you can organise your photographer to come by to get the best shots. If you’re selling an apartment, or a house without any garden, consider purchasing some easy-care indoor plants to have a similar effect.
Professional home styling:
If you want to take the sale of your home to the next level, consider professional styling to stand out amongst the fierce Spring competition. Stylists will generally be able to offer you everything to make your home stand out from the crowd. If you’d rather do it yourself, take the time to research and plan out a look for each room that can inspire people to think about how they would use the space if they were to buy it.
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