When you want to sell a house fast, you can’t rely on estate agents to do everything for you. Putting in a bit of effort to spruce it up can make a good difference in financial returns and time taken to sell. Although in some cases it’s worth bringing in professionals, there’s a lot you can do by yourself if you know where to start.
Make a plan
It’s a lot easier to get things done efficiently if you draw up a plan to begin with. You won’t want to waste any time, so work out an order that enables you to get on with some tasks while others are already underway, such as while paint is drying or fabric is soaking. Work out how long different tasks will take you and how you can fit them around your other commitments, because you don’t want to end up showing prospective buyers around a house where the work is only half finished.
Get painting!
Painting is something that’s easy to do and doesn’t take very long. It can make your home look much fresher and brighter, and it’s also important because it makes it feel less personal. If you feel that you’re going to miss your old place, this will help you to make the break. It will also make it easier for viewers to project their own ideas onto the place and imagine themselves living there. For this latter reason, pale, neutral colors are the best idea. Painting ceilings a shade lighter than walls is a good trick for making rooms look more spacious.
Clean up
A little bit of cleaning goes a long way. Don’t just vacuum and dust. If you’re serious about selling, wash your curtains, cushion covers and bed linen. Deep clean your carpets with a product like Action ChemDry that helps you lift out ground-in dirt, and keep pets out of the way so that they don’t cover everything in hair again before your viewers get there. Be careful to tidy away clutter, but don’t make the place look too empty and artificial
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