Beauty Sells

 

Some simple ideas to make your property more attractive to buyers

 

 

 

Make an entrance - Front Yard

    Add interest to your doorway with potted plants
    Pave a pathway to your front door
    Spruce up your front door with a coat of paint
    Consider improving privacy by adding a low wall at the front of your house
    If your hallway is narrow and dark paint it a light colour and add a broad floor runner
    Invest in a new front door mat

 

Living Style - Lounge Room

    Use neutral colours in your living space
    Use receding colours like blues and greens to make the small space seem larger
    Find a focus in your room.  If you don't have a natural focus, add a feature wall
    Ensure your carpets are cleaned
    Ensure marked or damaged timber floors are re-sanded and polished
    Layout your living area to show how you live there

 

The Room That Sells - Kitchens

    Fix the floor by lifting old lino and replacing it with new lino, polished floorboards or tiles
    If your benchtops are scratched or stained, replace them with new laminate benchtops
    New cupboard and drawer handles will add life to an old kitchen
    A fresh coat of paint will cover cooking splatters and add life to a drab kitchen
    Kitchen clutter must be cleared

 

Soak Up a Sale - Bathroom

    Your bathroom must be spotless and tiles clean
    Fix or replace cracked basins, toilets or tubs
    Air your bathroom before inspections - bad smells are a buyer turn off!
    Add a little luxury with plump towels, handmade soaps, a plant or flowers
    Add some boutique bath products
    If your bathroom is small maximise space by putting the towel rail behind the door

 

Sleeping In Style

    Reduce the amount of furniture in small bedrooms to give the impression of space
    Storage is important - consider adding built-in wardrobes
    Add a little luxury with fresh linen, puffed pillows and extra cushions
    Dimmer switches create atmosphere in a bedroom
    De-personalise your bedroom but add little touches like candles and perfume bottles

 

Step Outside - Backyard

    Trim your lawns and weed your garden beds
    Defining your garden bed borders
    Add a focal point
    Give the illusion of space in a courtyard by using large pavers
    Introduce colour with pots of whatever is in flower

 

Finishing Touches

    Ensure all areas have been dusted, vacuumed and place new light globes in all rooms
    Add colour to neutral rooms through accessories
    Keep window treatments simple
    Disguise small windows: hang curtains from the top of the wall not the top of the window
    Add elegance by extending your curtain drop so it pillows on the floor
    Don't go overboard with patterned accessories as they create a cluttered feeling

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