Bexley/Beverly Hills Blog

To achieve the maximum sale price for your property, you need to present your home or investment property in a way that attracts the greatest number of potential buyers.

We know from experience that most home buyers want the same things in a home. A property that looks light, spacious and clean is going to be more appealing and easier to sell than one that is cramped and dark.

Add the illusion of space

You may be thinking, well, I can’t make my house grow. However, you can create a perception of more space with simple fixes like the furniture arrangement. Ever heard of feng shui? In essence, feng shui allows for free flow around spaces. Basically, you don’t want people walking into the furniture as they inspect your home on open days. So creating flow and a perception of more space with lighter colour choices can increase the amount of interest that buyers have in your home, attract more offers and could even end up delivering a better price for your property due to increased interest and competition. 

Highlight your kitchen

Anyone in property will tell you that the kitchen sells the home. People usually know what they want in a kitchen so if you renovate before your sale, keep the costs down. Potential buyers don’t want to pay for your taste. As long as your kitchen is functional and well-presented, most buyers will be happy. However, the kitchen always needs to be spotless so it’s worth doing a deep clean before the first open for inspection day. Make sure your benchtops are clear of clutter and everything gleams.

Remember your front yard

Kerb appeal can make or break that love-at-first-sight appeal someone could have for your home. We know that people will drive by the property that they are considering to see how they feel about it. You’ve probably done this yourself. Often this first view happens before they make any contact with the agent.

Your front yard in particular needs to look immaculate, with bushes trimmed, paintwork cleaned or refreshed, fences in good order, tidy letterbox and a clearly visible property number. Buyers don’t need the frustration of looking for your house number in vain. 

Bathrooms

Just as the kitchen is a major area of interest when people are looking at houses, so too is the bathroom. Clean tiles, fresh grouting and spotless shower screens are essential. 

An old bathroom can make someone consider the amount of money they may need to spend renovating it if they were to buy it. So if your bathroom is looking very dated, it’s worth making some cosmetic upgrades to make it look more modern. Again, you don’t want to overspend but some fresh paint, a frameless shower screen and new tapware can work wonders. Generally, these types of upgrades pay for themselves. 

Staging your home

When you want to achieve top dollars for your property for sale, we recommend engaging a stylist to stage your home. Good stylists know how to enhance the best features of your home and adapt any quirky features so they become desirable to buyers. That awkward space becomes a selling feature. Ultimately, what your property stylist will do is create lifestyle appeal so buyers fall in love with your home. And we know from real estate sales figures that not only do staged homes sell fast, but also, great staging can add thousands to the eventual sale price.

Can we help with your home?

We’re experts at advising sellers on how to present their homes in the best light for buyers. If you’re looking to sell, or need help renting your property, our team has the expertise to make your property journey less stressful. When you’re ready, give us a call on 02 9597 1690 or get in touch with our team. We’re here to help.