43 A home seller’s guide for improving the look and feel of their home. This complete home seller’s guide lets your potential vendors know all they need to know about getting the best for their home. The internal pages include sections on every room of the house and outdoors. A4 (210mmx297mm) 20 page booklet Home Styleguide Booklet 2 HOME STYLEGUIDE Big Difference Small ChangesMake Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce vitae enim non elit mollis interdum. Nulla consequat eget nisi eget dignissim. Morbi pellentesque lorem porta sapien imperdiet interdum. Nam mollis ultrices. Present & Prepare When you are preparing your home for sale, you want to present it in the best possible way. During this time, look at your property with fresh eyes and highlight objects or elements within your home that might detract from presenting it at its best. Your goal should be to make your property look like it is worth as much as possible. You can achieve this through simple styling and a clean, fresh approach. Now is the time to showcase your home at its best and leave space for buyers to imagine themselves living in it! Clear & Declutter The most important task you can perform is to clear away all clutter, clean all surfaces and ensure all fixtures are operational. It can be difficult removing your beloved personal effects and furniture. However, doing this leaves space for buyers to imagine themselves living where you do, it helps to generate a premium price for your property. De-clutter your home of any unnecessary nick-nacks, toys or personal items, your space will appear well cared for and more spacious. Pay attention to the flooring throughout your property, steam clean or replace old carpet and if you have floorboards, taking the time to give them a quick sand and polish. Attract & Achieve Minimalist, chic and serene is what you should be aiming for, when selecting colours go for understated tones of cream and white, you can also use pops of tonal colours to add texture and life to your space. Remember you are trying to make your home attractive to the prospective purchaser, using light neutral colours throughout and adding in a few luxury items adds tone and style to your space which buyers love. Smells & Scenery Adding in greenery or fresh flowers creates a welcoming feel to any room. Placing tasteful and considered arrangements throughout your home is an effective way of enhancing your property and bringing the outside in. Refresh your house and remove any unwanted or strong odours. Candles, diffusers or even freshly baked goods are ideal; they also help to create that homely feel. During inspections, if you have pets, take them with you as they can deter potential buyers 5 HOME STYLEGUIDE 4 HOME STYLEGUIDE This is usually the first room that a buyer will see – thoughtful presentation is required to make the best possible impression. Immaculate & Fresh Make sure the entire room is spotless and free from clutter. Dust everywhere, including on top of your entertainment areas and fan blades, and give all windows a thorough washing. Make sure cords are neat and away from sight and remove unnecessary elements in the room such as portable heaters, fans or even your clothes drying rack. Colour & Light A new coat of paint will help make your room fresh and inviting. As much as you may love your dramatic red dining room, it could turn certain buyers off. It’s best to repaint your rooms in light, neutral shades to ensure your room looks as spacious as possible. Open up all your blinds to let in natural light and if needed, add floor or table lamps. Colour should be added sparingly with single items - things such as a luxurious throw rug or some elegant cushions. Re-arrange & Remove Your furniture should fit and compliment your lounge room, get rid of any shabby, extra or oversized furniture. Consider hiring tasteful, chic styling pieces, the addition of these can help add serious dollars to your final selling price. Space & Flow The last thing you want is people bumping into furniture as they walk through your home. When it comes to furniture a minimal approach is best; it will always look neat and more importantly, spacious. Do a walkthrough of your living spaces and remove or rearrange anything that feels clunky or in the way. Also, if you have patterned fabric on your sofa, consider a throw rug in a solid, complementary colour to tone down busyness and add a relaxed, spacious style. To Love A Living Room Awarmpop of colour strategically placed will make your living room feel cosy and inviting. 8 HOME STYLEGUIDE An inviting and open bedroom is sure to entice potential buyers into fighting for your property come sale time. Think luxurious and relaxing, ensure each bedroom is a calming retreat. Crisp & Elegant Fresh bedding is non-negotiable, choose calm, restful colours such as white, taupe, grey and charcoal - preferably in a simple stripe or solid colour. You can also freshen up bedrooms with a simple glass vase of flowers or an indoor plant. This can bring energy into your rooms, and even draw attention to features you want buyers to notice. Display & Store Storage space is top on most homebuyer’s lists. Be sure to de-clutter wardrobes and drawers, and remember, a closet that is only half-full looks much larger than the same wardrobe stuffed with your winter coats and outof-use suitcases. Keep your draws, and wardrobe doors closed and your bedside tables free of bric-a-brac and personal items. Tidy & Functional Clean and check everything. Clean all windows and fly screens, dust skirting boards and picture rails, vacuum thoroughly and make sure your light shades are spotlessly clean. Check that all light bulbs and blinds work and test all doors for squeaks. We also recommend a steam clean of carpets and a polish of floorboards. A well placed plant or plump cushions will give a styled bedroom a sense of life. Bedrooms, Where Dreams areMade 15 HOME STYLEGUIDE 14 HOME STYLEGUIDE Checklist Sale Preparation Benches: clean / declutter Faucets: repair / clean Oven: degrease / clean hotplates and door Fridge: clean / clutter Floor: clean thoroughly / sanitize Cupboards: declutter tops / tidy / clean Decorate: add bowl of apples or oranges / flowers Bedside tables: declutter Bed: fresh sheets / tidy Mirrors: clean thoroughly Light switches: clean / repair Floor: tidy / clean / pick-up laundry Pictures: straighten / set at eye level Cupboards: close / tidy Table: polish / wax / set / clean Lights: repair / turn on / clean / replace shade Floor: vacuum thoroughly for crumbs Decorations: declutter / simplify Music: delicate peaceful mood Bath: clean thoroughly Tiles: clean grout / repair Mirrors: clean thoroughly Lights: repair / turn on / clean / replace shade Fan: clean / replace Accessories: remove shampoo / toothpaste / brushes Sanitize: air freshen Faucets: repair / clean Towels: replace / tidy Lead Up Gate: paint / repair / oil Fence: paint / varnish / repair Letter box: paint / straighten Driveway: repair cracks / remove oil stains Lawn: weed / mow / edge / sweep leaves Garden: weed / edge / trim plants / replace bark chips Pot plant: introduce as a feature / clean / weed / prune Gutters: clean / paint / repair Eaves: clean / paint / remove cobwebs Roof: reseal / repair / paint Garage: clean door / repair / paint Paving: weed / clean / repair Windows: repair fly screens & seals / paint window sills Welcome mat: clean / replace Front door: paint / clean / repair hinges Steps: repair / resurface Inside Throughout: dust thoroughly / professionally clean Lights: repair / check globes / clean / replace shade Windows: clean / repair / check operation Window shades: clean / dust / check operation Air freshen if necessary Remove clutter Flowers: purchase / freshen Floors: polish / repair / clean Lounge Throughout: dust thoroughly / professionally clean Declutter: remove magazines / portable fans & heaters Sofa: repair / replace / recover / add throws or cushions Cupboards: clean / repair Cords: hide / tidy Preparation of your home for the sale should be approached in an organised manner.
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