Follow our 5 easy steps to give your property love that it needs to sell or let it quickly.
14 February is Valentines Day. A chance to wow loved ones close to our heart or ones that we want close to our heart. If you are selling or renting your property it is important to woo prospective purchasers or sellers so that they fall in love with it too. Just like a date, give your property a bit of love and attention and you will reap the benefits.
1. First impressions really do count.
Everyone makes an effort with a loved one on a first date. Smarten up, choose the perfect venue and have impeccable timekeeping. The same applies to your property as unfortunately it is easy to judge a book by its cover. If there is a pile of rubbish outside of the front door, make sure that it is removed so as not to deter prospective purchasers or renters from stepping any further. Make sure the property is clean, tidy and everything is in working order for the viewing, and don’t be late to let them in.
2. Select the lighting.
A meal over candlelight is not too bright and not too dark. Carefully set the lighting for your property to in order to show its best features. Start by picking warm white light bulbs for the main bedrooms to give a softer feel rather than bright white bulbs that are suitable for the kitchen where good light is needed to prepare food. Open the curtains and use freestanding lights rather than overhead spots for a warmer feel. Remember it is important that the lighting is right for photographing the property as well as for viewings.
3. Dress to impress.
You are more than likely going to put on your best attire for a date. So do the same for your property. You want someone to walk through the door and immediately imagine living there. Therefore make sure it is not too personalised with lots of family portraits, but also don’t leave it completely empty and bare. So select some neutral and non offensive artwork and think of your property as a hotel. Dress the table with a bunch of flowers, select some accessories like cushions, vases or even fill the bookshelves with some books.
4. Share the love.
If you are there for the viewing, be helpful but give people a proper chance to look round and poke through your cupboards without feeling watched. Don’t over sale as this can put people off, but run through the reasons you love it that may not seem obvious. This could the low utility bills it experiences, the thick sound proofing walls or simply the convenience to the closest supermarket.
5. Don’t be greedy.
It is unlikely that you would scrimp on taking your new love interest out on the first date. The price of a property needs to be right in order to generate interest. Use our online guide to help calculate the right value of the property. Remember one way to make someone fall in love is an attractive price tag.