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Tips for Property Sellers
Updated: Jun 11, 2019
Preparing your house for sale is a gigantic task to sellers simply because they don't know what is seen or what needs to be done. Here are some simple ideas to make your property more attractive to buyers.

Make an entrance - Front Yard
Add interest to your doorway with potted plants
Pave a pathway to your front door
Spruce up your front door with a coat of paint
Consider improving privacy by adding a low wall at the front of your home
If your hallway is narrow and dark paint it a light colour and add a broad floor runner
Invest in a new front door mat

Living Style - Lounge Room
Use neutral colours in your living space
Use receding colours like blues and greens to make the small space seem larger
Find a focus in your room. If you don't have a natural focus, add a feature wall Ensure your carpets are cleaned
Ensure marked or damaged timber floors are re-sanded and polished
Layout your living area to show how you live there

The Room That Sells - Kitchens
Fix the floor by lifting old lino and replacing it with new lino, polished floorboards or tiles
If your bench tops are scratched or stained, replace them with new laminate bench tops
New cupboard and drawer handles will add life to an old kitchen
A fresh coat of paint will cover cooking splatters and add life to a drab kitchen
Kitchen clutter must be cleared

Soak Up a Sale - Bathroom
Your bathroom must be spotless and tiles clean
Fix or replace cracked basins, toilets or tubs
Air your bathroom before inspections - bad smells are a buyer turn off!
Add a little luxury with plush towels, handmade soaps, a plant or flowers
Add some boutique bath products
If your bathroom is small maximise space by putting the towel rail behind the door

Sleeping In Style
Reduce the amount of furniture in small bedrooms to give the impression of space
Storage is important - consider adding built-in wardrobes
Add a little luxury with fresh linen, puffed pillows and extra cushions
Dimmer switches create atmosphere in a bedroom
De-personalise your bedroom but add little touches like candles and perfume bottles

Step Outside - Backyard
Trim your lawns and weed your garden beds
Define your garden bed borders
Add a focal point
Give the illusion of space in a courtyard by using large pavers
Introduce colour with pots of whatever is in flower

Finishing Touches
Ensure all areas have been dusted, vacuumed and place new light bulbs in all rooms
Add colour to neutral rooms through accessories
Keep window treatments simple
Disguise small windows: hang curtains from the top of the wall not the top of the window
Add elegance by extending your curtain drop so it pillows on the floor
Don't go overboard with patterned accessories as they create a cluttered feeling.