Richardson and Wrench

OWNER’S GUIDE TO SELLING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Inside Make it sparkle • Get professional cleaners in to give your home a spring clean and have carpets and rugs steam cleaned. • Check all lights are working and replace bulbs if necessary, to ensure rooms are light and bright. • Address minor repairs. • Buyers are put off by a long list of repairs so replace cracked tiles, patch holes in walls, change burned out light bulbs, fix leaky taps, and make sure all your doors and windows open easily and quietly. Fresh paint • Consider a fresh coat of paint to walls. Choose neutral tones that will appeal to a wider audience and make it feel light and bright. Colourful feature walls can give a home a lift and create the look of a designer’s touch. • Ensure skirting boards, architraves and doors are free of marks; wipe down and touch up, if needed. Less is always best • Less clutter gives the impression of more room so pack away items you don’t need to make rooms appear more spacious. • Reposition furniture to make rooms look spacious and don’t hinder movement and flow around your home. • If existing furniture is mismatched or the property is vacant, consider hiring furniture for the period your home will be open. Kitchens and bathrooms • Scrub bathrooms and make them sparkling clean. If necessary re–grout dated bathrooms for a quick facelift and fix any dripping taps. • For older style kitchens, new door handles or bench tops can make all the difference.