43 / 80
40
50
$130
100
$270
200
$482
Cost
Qty
Outside
•
Gate:
repair /paint /oil
•
Fence:
repair /paint /varnish
•
Le erbox:
replaceor straighten /paint
•
Driveway:
repaircracks / removeoil stains
•
Lawn:
weed /mow /edge / sweep leaves
•
Garden:
weed /edge / trimplants /mulch / removedeadplants
•
Potplants:
introduceasa feature /clean /weed /prune
•
Gu ers:
clean / repair /paint
•
Eaves:
removecobwebs /clean /paint
•
Roof:
reseal / repair
•
Garage:
cleandoor / repair /paint / tidy interior
•
Paving:
weed /clean / repair
•
Windows:
replacedamagedfly screensorpanes /paint sills /cleanglass
•
Welcomemat:
clean / replace
•
Frontdoor:
paint /clean
Inside
•
Clean thoroughly–considerprofessionalcleaning
•
Air freshen ifnecessary
•
Removeclu er
•
Steps:
repair / resurface
•
Lights:
repair /checkglobes /clean / replace shade
•
Window shades:
clean /dust /checkoperation
•
Flowers:
purchase / freshen
•
Floors:
polish / repair /clean
•
Fireplaces:
clean throughout
Lounge
•
Dust thoroughly
•
De-clu er:
removemagazines /personalmemento /portableappliances
•
Sofa:
repair / replace / recover /add throwsorcushions
•
Cupboards:
clean / repair
•
Cords:
hide / tidy
Checklist
Preparingyourhome for sale
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Remove
Sellingyourhomecanbeanemotionalexperience,andwhile itcanbedifficult
removingbelovedpersonal items, itcanhelpgenerateapremiumprice foryour
property.
De-clu er
De-clu eryourhomeofknick-knacks,children’s toysandpersonaleffects toachieve
amoreopenand spacious feel toyour rooms.
Aim
Lookatyourentirehomewith fresheyes. It iseasy tooverlook familiarobjects that
candetract fromyourhome’spresentation.
LoungeStyle
This isusually thefirst roombuyerswill see, so it isessential tocreateagoodfirst
impression.
Clean
Make sure theentire room is spotlessand free fromclu er.Particularly lookat the
topof theentertainmentareaandbook shelves.Make sureeverything is free from
dustandcordsareneatandaway from sight.Removeportableappliances like
heatersand fans.
Light
Anewcoatofpaintmakesyour room look freshand inviting.Sticking to light,
neutral shadesensuresyour room looksas spaciousaspossible.Add splashesof
colourwithco-ordinating items suchasa throw rug,avaseofflowersora few
elegant sca ercushions.Lightany shadowedareasof the room.
Align
Wall-mountedpaintings,printsandphotos shouldbehungateye leveland
a ractivelygrouped.Removeanydated, stainedorextreme tastepictures.
HomeStyle
Youreffortswillbe rewarded
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Remove
Shabby,wellused furnitureandpersonal itemswillmakeyourwholehome look
inexpensive.Thepresentationofapropertycanmeanasmuchas 10%ormorevariance
in sellingprice.Tocreate strong initial impressionsand interest frompotentialpurchasers
yourRaine&Horneagentcanadviseyouofanychanges thatcouldbemade toenhance
thea ractivenessofyourproperty.Consider removingyour furniture into short term
storageandhiringa stylist tobe erprepareyourproperty for sale.
Space
Aminimalapproachalwayscreates the impressionof spaceandcleanliness.Tonedown
busy,pa erned fabricsonyour sofawitha throw rug ina solid,complementarycolour.
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Clean
This roomaboveallothers is likely tobedampandpossibly showmildew. Ifmildew
isevident,cleanand remove.A freshcoatofpaint ina light tonewillmaximise
space.Air the room thoroughlyprior to inspections.Avery lightly scented room
atomisercanmakeyourbathroom smell freshand inviting.
Sparkling
Make sureallwindowsandmirrorsare spotlesslycleanand shower screensare
mould-freeandnon streaky.Consider replacingold showercurtainswitha simple
highqualitycurtain in solidwhite tomaximise lightand space.Ensureall tapsare
cleanandnot leaking.
Fresh
Replaceor removeanywornmats fromfloor.Removeallpersonal items suchas
hairaccessoriesand toiletries.Check for strayhairsanddust.Soap shouldbe ina
liquid soapdispenserorunused ina soap tray.Fold fresh towels inauniformcolour
over the towel rail.A few tightly rolledhand towels inacleanbasketoronanopen
shelfcanaddcolourand style toa room.Ensure toilet tissue is freshandneat.
BathroomStyle
A lightandbrighthygienic space
willappeal tobuyers
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Checklist
Preparingyourhome for sale
Kitchen
•
Benches:
clean /de-clu er
•
Taps:
repair /clean
•
Oven:
degrease /cleanhotplatesanddoor
•
Fridge:
cleanexterior / removeexteriordecorations
•
Floor:
clean thoroughly / sanitise
•
Cupboards:
declu er tops / tidy insideandout /clean
•
Decorate:
addbowlofa single fruit -applesororanges /flowers
Bedrooms
•
Bedside tables:
de-clu er
•
Bed:
fresh linen / tidy
•
Mirrors:
clean thoroughly
•
Light switches:
clean / repair
•
Floor:
tidy /clean /pick-up laundry
•
Pictures:
dust / straighten / setateye level
•
Cupboards:
close / tidy
Dining
•
Table:
clean /polish
•
Lights:
repair /clean / replace shade / turnon
•
Floor:
vacuum thoroughly
•
Decorations:
de-clu er / simplify
•
Music:
createdelicatepeacefulmood
Bathroom
•
Sanitise/air freshen
•
Bath:
clean thoroughly
•
Tiles:
cleangrout / repair
•
Mirrors:
clean thoroughly
•
Lights:
repair /clean / replace shade / turnon
•
Fan:
clean / replace
•
Accessories:
remove shampoo / toothpaste /brushes
•
Taps:
repair /clean
•
Towels:
replace / tidy
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Clean
Clean theentirekitchenwith speciala entiongiven to foodpreparationareas; the
sink, stove,ovenandgrill.Haveallchromeappliancesworking, sparklingand free
fromdrips.
A ract
Make sureallopen foodproductsare storedoutof sight.Buyersmay look in
cupboards, soclean shelves thoroughlyandarrangegoodsneatly.
Display
Displaya simplebowlof fresh fruitof the samekind (forexample,allorangesor
greenapples)ora singlebo leofgourmetproduce, tocreatea stylish, relaxed tone
toyourkitchen.
Reflect
Expensivekitchen renovationsarenotnecessary. Ifyoudo replaceanold stoveor
cook topbeaware thatcheap replacementswillbe reflected in the saleprice.
Remove
Remove items from topsofcupboards tocreatea spacious,hygienicand
welcomingappearance.
KitchenStyle
Theheartofyourhome–akitchen should
beclean,warmand inviting
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Hang
Solid light toneson thewallscanbebrought to lifewitha few styledprints,
paintingsorwallhangings.Paintings shouldbe inproportion to thewallonwhich
theyarehung -a single smallpicture looksoutofplaceonavery largewall.Make
sureyouhaveat least the sizeof thepicturebetween itand theedgeof thewall.
Several smallpicturesmountedclose togethercancreateadesigner look.
Arrange
For smaller spacesconsiderblackandwhiteprofessionalphotography,postcard
sizedprintsor simplefloral imagesorabstracts.A seriesof thesearrangedateye
levelor in lineunderneatheachotherwilladda stylish touch.
OutdoorStyle
Whenmaximisingyourgardens’appearance, seekprofessionaladvice fromyour
localnursery.
Tone
Plantsandpotswilladd lifeand style toyourgardenandoutdoorareas.Simple
glazed terraco apots ina solidcolourwithaneatly trimmedhealthyplantcan look
stylish.Toavoidamismatchofcolour, stick toone typeofpotandcolour tone.
Suitability
Yournurserycanadviseonwhichplantsare suited toyour soiland shade levels.
Remember,yourhousemay take severalweeks to sell, sochooseappropriateplants
thatwon’t lose their foliage.
Trim
Createoutdoorappealbycoordinatingplant leafandflowercolourwith theexterior
elementsofyourhome.
Trimgrassandhedges tocomplement theplantarrangements.Fertilise lawnsand
gardenbeds togiveplantsa rich,healthyappearance.
Remove
Ifyouare stylinganexistinggarden, removeallweedsandeitheredge thegarden
areawith timber,pavers, small shrubsorgrasses.Avoidanything too large foryour
area.Thekey is tohave small,healthyplantswithonlyoneor two featureplants
preferably in thecornersofyouryard to soften theareaandmaximise the space.
DecoratedStyle
‘Less ismore’ isahandy ruleof thumb forartwork
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Achieve
Introducing freshflowers throughoutyourhome isabeautiful,a ractiveway to
enliven theappearanceofa room.Choosecolours tocomplementyour roomand
aim fora single typeofbloom.
Succeed
An interiordesignerorhome stylistcanhelpyoucreateacoordinated look.Discuss
whatcanbeachieved for thebest impactata fee that suitsyourbudget.Stylists
seemanyprofessionallydecoratedhomesandwillbeable togaugehowyours
compares.Don’tbedaunted,witha simpleapproachyouwill succeed.
A ract
Whencu ing freshflowers,alwaysusea sharp,cleanknife.Cut stemsatanangle
andunder thewater tomaximisewater intake.Filla simpleglassorceramicvase
ofa solidcolourwith room temperaturewaterand inserteachflower separately to
arrange.Trimoff leaves thatwill fallbelow thewater line in thevase.
Toextend the lifeofyourflowersadda teaspoonofwhitevinegaroramixtureof
sugarandbleach— thishelps tokeep thewater free frombacteria.
Cleanliness Sophistication
Theperfectblend for thebestpossible impression
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Present
Presentingyourhome in thebestpossiblewaycanmakeabigdifference in
achievingahighprice.Aim tocreatea strongpositive impression.Takinga simple
approachcanachieveagreatdeal.
Remove
Createa senseof space inyourhomeby removingall items thatarenotabsolutely
essential.
A ract
Youare trying tomakeyourhomea ractive toawide rangeofprospective
purchasers, sonow isnota time forexpressingyourpersonal identity.Sticking toa
single lightneutralcolour throughoutcreatesa senseof ‘flow’and space.Add style
and splashesofcolourwitha few luxuryaccessories.
Create
Createan inviting senseof serenitybyplayinganambientmusicCDon lowvolume
duringopenhouse inspections.Comforting smellscanalsobeused tocreate
atmosphere.
De-personalise
Youneed tocreateahomewherebuyerscan see themselves living.This involves
removing items that stampyourhomeas ‘yours’.Packawaypersonal items like
photographs, trophiesand toys.Thiscreatesanemotionallyneutralareaaswellas
adding to space.
SimpleChanges
Makeahugedifference
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Fresh
It isabsolutelyessential thatyouhaveclean fresh linen.Singlecoloursand simple
pa ernscreateacalm tone– adda senseof spacebycomplementing linencolours
withcurtainsanddrapes.Addaccentsofcolourwitha luxuryblanketorcollection
ofcushions.
Elegant
Freshenupyour roomwitha simplevaseofflowers– tulips, irises, liliesand roses
workwell.Freshenflowersandvasewaterover thecourseof the salecampaign.
Display
Keepalldrawsandwardrobedoorsclosed.Keepbedside tablesclearofbric-a-brac
andpersonal items.Displayinga single luxury item suchasanexpensiveperfume
bo lecancreatea senseofelegance.Again, less ismore.
Functional
Make sure light shadesare spotlesslycleanandbulbsareworkingand free from
dust.Shadescanbe replacedatminimalcost.Again, rememberyouwantyour room
tobeas spaciousaspossible soopt for lightcolours inneutral tones.
Clean
Cleanallwindowsandfly screens,particularlydust skirtingandpicture rails.
Vacuum thoroughly,andaim to steamcleancarpetsand rugsorpolishfloorboards.
BedroomStyle
Createanambienceof serenity& space
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Present
Presentingyourhome in thebestpossiblewaycanmakeabigdifference in
achievingahighprice.Aim tocreatea strongpositive impression.Takinga simple
approachcanachieveagreatdeal.
Remove
Createa senseof space inyourhomeby removingall items thatarenotabsolutely
essential.
A ract
Youare trying tomakeyourhomea ractive toawide rangeofprospective
purchasers, sonow isnota time forexpressingyourpersonal identity.Sticking toa
single lightneutralcolour throughoutcreatesa senseof ‘flow’and space.Add style
and splashesofcolourwitha few luxuryaccessories.
Create
Createan inviting senseof serenitybyplayinganambientmusicCDon lowvolume
duringopenhouse inspections.Comforting smellscanalsobeused tocreate
atmosphere.
De-personalise
Youneed tocreateahomewherebuyerscan see themselves living.This involves
removing items that stampyourhomeas ‘yours’.Packawaypersonal items like
photographs, trophiesand toys.Thiscreatesanemotionallyneutralareaaswellas
adding to space.
Simple Changes
Make a huge difference
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Make sure the entire room is spotless and free from clu er. Particularly look at the
top of the entertainment area and book shelves. Make sure everything is free from
dust and cords are neat and away from sight. Remove portable appliances like
f
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