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Styling To Sell
Why spend time and money styling your home if you are selling it?
When you put your house on the market, you will want to sell it quickly for the best possible price. In the same way that you would “dress for success” at a job interview, your property is being “interviewed” and needs to make a positive impression with prospective buyers.
I can provide a quick home styling review to assist you to make the most of what you already have – helping to present your home to maximise its sale (or rental) potential. Often all that is needed is a quick verbal consultation to give you some helpful tips and guidance to presenting your property and preparing it for the estate agent’s photo shoot. U.S. researchers claim that ‘home styling’ can reduce a listing’s time on the market by one third to one half and could fetch between 6 and 20% more than an empty home or home not prepared for sale. Appearance is everything if you want your property’s online listing to stand out from the rest and to attract a buyer. For example, I can advise you on:
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Achieving Curb Appeal It takes a matter of seconds for potential buyers/tenants to start forming their judgments about your house…it’s critical to make a positive first impression! Your front door and door furniture make an impact as well as the presentation of your path or driveway, plants and lawn. The image on the right shows a welcoming entrance. The classic colour of this front door is both chic and understated – it is in keeping with the house’s exterior appearance and age. Source: Little Greene – Celestial Blue Front Door (Click the image to enlarge) |
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Making The Most Of Your Interiors I can help you take a fresh look at your existing furniture and advise you on the best layout to ensure your spaces appear harmonious and flow. I can also advise you how to re-use and re-position your accessories and soft furnishings for the best impact and how bright accent colours can breathe new life into a space. I brought the colour scheme in this bedroom to life with the simple addition of a magenta cushion and a magenta orchid. (Click the image to enlarge) |
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De-Cluttering De-cluttering doesn’t mean de-personalising – it means being selective about which ornaments, photos and personal mementos remain on show. Make it easy for potential purchasers to visualise living in your property. Here’s an example of a de-cluttered home office with well co-ordinated storage boxes and folders which are functional, hide all the clutter and yet still look fresh and stylish. (Click the image to enlarge) |
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