Here are Top 5 low or no cost tips for Maximising Your Property's Sale Potential. 1. DECLUTTER THE PROPERTY This tip gives excellent bang for your buck! A decluttered home gives potential buyers a better understanding of how they can furnish the property to their taste and allows for a more expansive view of each room in your home. By contrast, a cluttered property makes rooms look, smaller, darker, and less attractive. We suggest removing any unnecessary items and furniture to make your home look more spacious and inviting. We can refer you to a storage facility if you need temporary storage or skip bin services if you have a lot of things you want to dispose. 2. MAKE IT LOOK & SMELL CLEAN This is a very important aspect with regards to presentation. An unkept home gives potential buyers the impression that you do not care about the property and has them questioning what else has not been maintained. Clean your property thoroughly to make it look fresh, including both sides of glass windows and removing indoor pet beds and the like. Ensure good air quality by airing out the property and using an air freshener. We can refer you to cleaning services specialists if you lack the time to manage this yourself. 3. SMALL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE There are a number of benefits in having those “I’ll get to it another day” tasks completed in time for sale and they are similar to all those listed above. These little fixes can make the property brighter and more importantly, gives the buyer confidence that the property is well taken care of. Here we suggest fixing any damaged items such as leaky taps, broken lights, or holes in the walls, to present your property in the best possible light. We can refer you to handymen and professional technicians to help you with home maintenance. 4. CURB APPEAL First impressions can be critical, so make sure your property's exterior looks its best. Trim overgrown trees, line edge and mow your lawns and repaint your fences. A presentable exterior is the first step in having a potential buyer fall in love with your home. Consider other smaller touches by adding some fresh plants or flowers to make it as inviting as possible. We can refer you to gardeners or landscapers to help you tidy or enhance your property’s street appeal. 5. DE-PERSONALISE & ORGANISE THE HOME This one can be controversial, but sometimes your favourite rug or your dog’s indoor bed can hinder the presentation and cleanliness of the home. Whilst you do not need to remove them all sometimes poorly positioned family photos or unique décor are better placed away from public view. This will help potential buyers imagine themselves living in the house with ease and to their own standards. We can refer you to a personal organiser to help you decide what do keep, re-arrange, store or get rid of. *** Bonus Tip: HOME STAGING Stage every room with cohesive décor and furniture to showcase a move-in ready home that creates an emotional connection. We can refer you to a home stager/stylist to help you sell your home faster. By following these key tips, you can present your property for sale and make it more attractive to potential buyers. Remember that the presentation of your property is key to making a great first impression, so take the time to prepare it before putting it on the market. For more information on how to present your property for sale, contact us today. We're here to help!