Now more than ever, you might be in a hurry to sell your home. With no early signs of another housing bubble on the horizon, and the UK’s economy on the mend, now might be the best time in years to sell your home – so why wait? With some simple, quick fixes, you can have your home ready for the market and in a sellable state. So here are 3 of our favourite tips which will help you sell your home quickly.
Give your Carpets a Steam and Your Wood Floors a New Sheen
Your floors are a huge part of your home, and dirty or old carpets and wooden flooring can make your house appear unattractive. With some simple fixes, however, your floors can look as good as new – regardless of the material. If you have carpets, consider hiring a steamer for a day.
It’s a less expensive and time consuming alternative to buying all new carpets and it will make them look as good as new. If you have wooden floors, you could sand them down and re-seal them to make them feel and appear brand new, and it’ll only take a weekend if you put your mind to it.
Paint White or Wallpaper the Walls
If you’ve not given your walls a new look for a few years, now might be a good time to give them a quick once-over. If you’re looking to paint them, a currently fashionable option would be to paint them in an all white – handy, as white is the cheapest paint colour.
If you have holes or other unattractive features in your walls, instead of filling them and then waiting to paint them which can take a lot of time to get perfect, you could simply wallpaper over them. Sites like Wallpaper Sale have a large selection which is sure to fit every taste and the rolls are delivered straight to your door, saving you time.
Tidy Your Windows and Doors
Ensure that throughout your sale period, you keep the glass in your windows clean. This is essential, as dirt or dust on your windows can be distracting to potential buyers, and for such a small issue it can have a significant effect. Your front door is the first feature of your house that your viewers will see, so making the most of it is essential.
A new knocker and letterbox, a lick of glossy red paint and a clean welcome mat are fast ways to give the perfect first impression, and if you want to go the extra mile you could find a few old-fashioned milk bottles and fill them with flowers.
So if you’re looking to get your house on the market now, follow these 3 basic tips and you’ll have your home for sale in just a few days.