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5 EASY STEPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE Freshening your home with a few simple DIY tricks can add instant buyer appeal, and transition your house from a maybe to a must-have. 1. Cleanliness is King Buyers want to believe the home they are purchasing has been well maintained and cared for. So it’s time to roll up the sleeves and banish the cobwebs. Polish every room until it sparkles and pay particular attention to the cleanliness in the kitchen and bathrooms – these rooms are important on a buyers list. 2. Dramatic Declutter Buyers need to easily envision themselves in your home, but that becomes difficult if the house is filled with personal mementos, bulky furniture and copious knick-knacks. Decluttering is about making your home feel larger, showing off your storage capacity, and achieving a balance of de-personalised comfort with your decor. 3. A Fresh Approach After you’ve finished your big clean and curbed the clutter, attend to all the odd jobs that you’ve been “meaning to get to”. Any home improvement projects should be finished and repairs sorted: • address any damp or moisture problems • replace discoloured or cracked power points • repair grout in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries • polish any tapware, metal/mirrored surfaces • fix doors and drawers that jam or don’t close properly A lick of new paint in a neutral colour also does wonders. If you’re on a budget, just be sure to paint over any potentially polarising feature walls. 4. Banish Odours Masking household odours with air fresheners just won’t cut it – especially if the scent is overwhelming or causes allergies to a potential buyer. It’s best to ensure you’ve done a good spring clean to eliminate major sources of odour. If you have inside pets, include a good carpet clean to remove the animal smells. Walls should also be washed down. Pet and cigarette smells in a home are both huge turn-offs – do everything in your power to ensure your house doesn’t present these issues. 5. Primp for Curb Appeal House hunters will often drive by listings to check the neighbourhood and outside appeal before attending an open for inspection. This is the first chance you have to make a good impression. Ensure your garden is tidy and your fence is well kept, make sure your house number is clearly visible. For the full article visit our website at bestlifeagency.com.au