With the hibernation period of winter lifting, more homes come onto the market. Spring means longer days and blossoming, colourful gardens that enhance the look of your property. Improved weather conditions also have more people out and about, ready to inspect homes. Keep following along for our simple tips to preparing your home for a Spring Sale!
1. SPRING CLEAN
Wash curtains, dust in areas that get forgotten like skirting boards, power points, door frames and cornices.
2. INCREASE CURB APPEAL
Give the garden an update, another great thing about spring, is of course, the flowers. The birds are signing, the bees are buzzing, the sun is shining so what better way to bring the cheer to your garden than to heading to your local gardening centre and getting some colourful, budget-friendly flowers.
3. DECLUTTER
Donate, store or recycle anything that you no longer use.
4. MAKE SURE EVERYTHING SMELLS NICE
With everything shut up for winter, smells can often accumulate – damp and mould can create an unpleasant smell. Make sure to give all fabrics in the house, including pillows, throws, blankets, mattresses, sofas a good airing out.
5. DO ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
Update light fixtures, handles, buttons, hinges – anything that’s creaky to a better version.
6. BE PREPARED FOR THE CHANGING WEATHER
If your house is on the market during spring, be prepared that the weather could be warm and sunny one day and windy and cold the next. Keep in mind if your house is susceptible to the changing temperature, you may need to heat it up or cool it down before a home open.
7. WORK WITH AN EXPERT
Working with an expert Real Estate Agent will make all the difference in the sale of your property. Using an agent who brings experience and knowledge will not only enhance the sale, but they will also handle the nitty-gritty details that come with it.
If you’re ready or thinking about selling this Spring, Centro Estates' team of experts are ready to help you every step of the way. Contact us today for your free, no-obligation property appraisal!