As autumn gets into full swing, with pavements awash with fallen leaves and roaring fires burning bright, it signals one of the ideal periods in the calendar to put your property on the market. But many prospective buyers have asked us the question; how do I ensure that my property is ready to sell without costing an arm and a leg?
Let’s face it, selling property can be challenging, fighting against time and budget constraints. Is spending a lot of money the best way to entice potential buyers or can it be done on a budget? Often the answer is a happy medium between the two.
It’s all in the details
Extreme spending simply isn’t cost-effective when redecorating your property, and with other costs to consider when selling your home, its best to minimise expenditure where possible. One of the top tips to remember when spending smart is that it’s often the little things which can make a big difference in a buyer's eyes.
Bespoke and slightly more pricey lights, door handles, taps and counter tops might not seem the be all and end all when decorating your home, but these small touches will indicate to the buyer that you have spent time and effort on the property. As experienced estate agents operating in Milton Keynes, we know what buyers are looking for and know the true value of adding these finishing touches.
Don’t follow the trends
Many sellers think the way to win a buyer's heart is to adapt your home to suit the current interior design or property trends of the moment, but this often isn’t the case. Potential buyers want to imagine themselves living in the property, so it’s vital that you concentrate more on making the most of key features in your home, rather than adapting it to meet current trends.
Making small changes to ensure your property fits the appropriate season is key, though, so as we enter autumn, enhancing a fireplace where possible and the careful use of candles will add a little class to the property. Don’t forget smaller, bespoke additions to a property can be found for a fraction of the price at second-hand vintage shops, so these are definitely worth checking out.
Start from the bottom
We understand that to appeal to a buyer, the whole house must be in perfect nick, but, if you’re trying to prepare your home for a sale whilst also tightening the purse-strings then it’s best to make these additions to your property on the ground floor first. Buyers will form a first impression as soon as they walk through the door, so making small interior design improvements on the ground floor is likely to create the biggest impact.
If you’re considering focusing your home improvement efforts into one room, then the kitchen is a sure-fit hit. If you can afford to splash the cash then a tailor-made kitchen would be ideal, but for those on a budget, simply adding bespoke taps, counter tops or a table and chairs can really spruce the room up.
If you would like further advice on how to get your property ready to sell on a budget, then get in touch with the team at Inspired Sales & Lettings Today. Alternatively, if you would like to determine just how much your property could sell for in the current market then try our free online property valuation tool.
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