Top 5 Presentation Tips Homes4Sale

Top 5 Presentation Tips

1. First and Foremost ... Curb Side appeal

Categorically the number 1 presentation tip we can offer! You may well have a stunning home but the Curb Side appeal is what draws people in. Entice buyers to WANT to see inside!

Pay particular attention to lawns, garden beds, pruning and weeding … however, don’t forget the all-important presentation of the front of your home – some of the simplest of changes can have the biggest impact! Pressure wash driveways, gutters, eaves and footpaths and paint or stain front doors and windowsills/frames.

Combine, a beautifully presented exterior with, a photo “teaser” signboard showing an internal photos and … Voila!

2. De-clutter/De-personalise.

We are all guilty of having too much “stuff” in our homes – in preparation for sale, de-clutter your home – make a family event of the process by having a garage sale or selling items online prior to the marketing process commencing. Once you have removed items that you haven’t touched in years, work through each room and de-personalise household items.

By this we mean, remove items such as family portraits, trophies and school art works. Take the time to tidy the linen press, get rid of the old towels that you’ve been meaning to throw away for years! If the kids have flown the nest, replace their childhood doona covers with more neutral furnishings.

By doing this, potential buyers will be given a blank canvas to work with, enabling them to see themselves living in such a stunning home!

Any precious items that you want to keep, simply box and store neatly at the back of the garage or, as a short-term remedy, hire a storage shed.

3. Annoying maintenance.

Dripping tap? Crack in the window? Peeling paint? Highly recommend that you fix any of items that have driven you crazy over the years, prior to placing the property on the market. Guaranteed that these won’t prevent the property from selling but it does reassure buyers that you have taken care of the property. And by fixing the issues that you can see, means less for the building and pest inspector to report on when the time comes.

4. Inspection Timing.

All properties have their worst and best times to shine. Take note of when your property looks at its best and let your agent know the best time frame to suit your home.

For example, West facing properties will be hot in the afternoons, therefore making an uncomfortable viewing time. If you are near a school, it is better to do inspections before or after school pick up time as you don’t want the street to be blocked with cars.

Take note of when the light is at its best for your home – presentation is paramount as you want to engage the buyer at the best time of day. Consider twilight or evening viewings – the light given at dusk, combined with lighting within your home, can give the property a warm and inviting appearance – let the buyers embrace the atmosphere, physically and emotionally.

5. Property Styling.

No matter the price of your property, every seller should consider property styling to some degree. Furniture or furnishings that have been in the family home for years, will not present well and could hinder the sales process – consider removing them and replacing them with more impersonal styling.

Many experienced sales agents can give you styling tips and advise you how to present our home at its very best. Even using your current furniture in a different layout, can make a world of difference! Or if you want to go to the next level, consider hiring a professional stylist – this can make a huge difference not only to the presentation of the home but also to the achievable sales price.