When you’re ready to sell it can be difficult to view your home through unbiased eyes. While you see a lifetime of treasured items and much-loved furniture others may see clutter and outdated furniture.
While not everyone can afford to pay for professional home staging there are plenty of things you can do on a budget that will help boost your home’s appeal to potential buyers.
wash dirty finger marks off doors, walls and major appliances
Cull the clutter
remove items from surfaces and benchtops and store offsite
cull the amount of furniture on display to give the appearance of a spacious home
go through kitchen cupboards and remove items you rarely or never use and donate
use storage baskets and assemble-yourself-shelving in your wardrobe so your clothes and accessories are stored neatly away
Furniture/furnishings
pull furniture away from walls and if space permits create intimate seating groupings instead of a layout designed to watch TV
keep it neutral where possible and bring in accents of colours ie cushions, throws, artwork
style your table; go all out and dress your table as though you’re about to hold a dinner party. Alternatively keep it understated by including a vase or a few accent pieces
The extra bits
source affordable artworks in colours that match your decor and hang in groups instead of sporadically. Remove personal photos
dress your bathroom with a fluffy, new white towels, quality soap and include a small potted plant or fresh flowers, think day spa
touch up any areas where paint has worn or chipped off ie. skirting boards, around door handles
check for cobwebs in both bright and dim lighting, run your vacuum cleaner around the cornices and corners of every room
don’t forget to check bathroom and kitchen ceiling fans and clean if required
Finally, ask a friend or relative to come over after you’ve ‘staged’ your home and get them to do a walk around to spot anything you may have missed.
