Are you a homeowner who is thinking about selling your home in the next couple of months? Well, spring offers many sellers a unique market opportunity as the season's change, especially into a warmer climate, signaling the start of increased buyer activity.
In addition, September is also the time when buyers traditionally start searching for new homes due to the changes the new year presents: school feeder zones, employment shifts, upgrading and downgrading, says Richard Gray, CEO of Harcourts South Africa.
Here are a few crucial tips that will make a big difference to the way your home is presented in the market.
Appearance and aesthetics
As the buyers publicly begin to emerge from the colder months and step out into the fresh Spring air it is not uncommon for them to drive around desirable suburbs and identify properties they like.
"That is why it is so important your home stands out. Start taking good care of your garden, outside boundary walls and any external structures that are clearly visible. A neatly kept garden with Spring flowers and a fresh coat of paint makes all the difference," says Gray.
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Tidy up quick
Stacy Varkel from SV Interiors, says when someone is selling their home they need to declutter it and create some type of order in the house so that anyone walking in can automatically sense the clear flow of space with less clutter to have to process.
Gray agrees adding that buyers, especially in the modern market, often like to make an appointment as soon as possible.
"Obviously, your agent will accommodate your needs, but try and create tidy-up systems in the home that not only makes the property visually appealing but that it can be done in a short space of time. Identify key décor strengths that act as a primary display, and keep these spring showcases always ready for a buyer to spot."
Kitchens and bathroom changes
Kitchens and bathrooms are usually the most dated rooms in homes, advises Varkel.
"By changing the taps and possibly exchanging the old built-in bath for a larger shower and even swapping out a very dated toilet for a new one does go a long way."
Consideration of lighting
Any way to let more natural light in always improves any home as well as fixing and adding more light into dark forgotten corners, says Varkel.
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Effective décor and restyling
If you are going to have a show day, some basic styling is considered.
Fresh flowers, tidy cupboards, open blinds and curtains are only a few tips that automatically welcome new buyers, suggests Varkel.
Repurposing home spaces into a home office
Due to Covid and people working from home it helps to carve out a space or corner for a home office and some shelving. This feature can be included cleverly in most homes, says Varkel.
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