How to Prepare Your Home for Sale on a Budget

Here we are at the beginning of a new year, and you’ve finally decided its time to move on. It could be that you’ve just outgrown your current house, you’ve have accepted it’s time to down size or you just don’t like the area you live in anymore.

Whilst moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do (anyone will tell you that), these days making sure your house sells in a reasonable amount of time when it goes on the market can bring its own headaches.

As we all know, the economic situation across the UK and Europe could be an awful lot better, and money is tight for a lot of people. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t spruce up your house without spending too much money. Take a look at some of the tips below:

The Kitchen

You might think those tired looking tiles or kitchen cabinets have seen better days, but this doesn’t mean you have to replace everything with new. Sure, it would be great if you could have a fancy granite work surface or the latest “fashion” tiles in your kitchen but what you have to remember is that any potential home buyer will more than likely make their own mark anyway.

So, here’s what you can do:

• Re-grout around the tiles which can be done pretty cheaply. You’ll be surprised at how much  fresher everything will look.

• For the work surfaces, make sure they’re not cluttered with jars and kitchen appliances that don’t get used all the time. Remember, you want to create the illusion of space (especially in this room).

• If your cabinets are looking a bit tired, you can easily strip them, sand them off and varnish them so they look more modern.

The Bathroom

Traditionally, bathrooms are not a place any potential buyer will spend too much time looking at when they view your home for the first time. So, what you need to create here is a feeling of space and above all, cleanliness! Make sure the plug holes are free of unwanted hair and that your toilet (if you have one in the bathroom) smells fresh.

You can also make a small investment in some expensive looking hand soap, and a matching set of towels will finish the room off just nicely. Of course, it goes without saying this room should not be too cluttered and gleaming mirrors will give a feeling of space.

The Rest of the House

You’ve probably heard this a thousand times, but DE-CLUTTER. If you have pets, make sure there are few if any signs of them. For example, beds should be tidied away and where possible, food bowls popped into the fridge until the viewing is complete.

This may sound like an odd one when you’re looking to sell your home, but if you have lots of photos of family and friends, try replacing them with something a little more neutral. The idea here is that you make it as easy as possible for buyers to imagine themselves living in your house.

As you can see from the tips above, it is possible to create a “sellable” house without spending an inordinate amount of money. Once you’ve got passed this stage and you’re ready to move why not take a look at this link for more information on finding a removal company theroadahead.co.uk?