By Angela Reynolds
Here is my affordable how-to guide when preparing your property for sale. โ
DE-CLUTTER – With zero waste in mind, think about donating or organising a garage sale. A road side pick-up, hiring a skip, going to the tip, or simply chucking, should be your last resorts. Some items you opt to keep will be best packed away; like personal photos and trinkets to de-personalise your property, excess furniture to ensure your property looks spacious, and valuables that could grow legs.
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CLEAN – Cleaning your property inside and out, top to bottom, is an absolute must. Consider a cleaner specialising in end of lease and/or specialising in specific areas such as the garden, carpet, blinds, curtains, windows, gutters, driveway, etc. โ
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REPAIR – You may have made do for the last 12 months (or more, just saying) with that leaky tap, blown light globe, loose door lever, worn and tired paint, broken fence/gate, etc, but now is the time to get on top of all these repairs. Anything that might be a nuisance to a potential buyer should be eliminated now. โ
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REPOSITION – Enhancing the layout of each space with the items you have not packed away, can make the world of difference to the flow of your property. โ
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I love working with what my clients already have on hand; addressing all of the above well. However, if they have some budget, I can further enhance their property by helping them make some mindful purchases, with their next home in mind. โ
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My top 10 ways to enhance a property for sale, without breaking the bank:โ
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1. Top up garden mulch โ
2. Update bathroom towelsโ
3. Display stylish hair, body and cleaning products โ
4. Incorporate indoor plants throughout โ
5. Introduce fragrant candles and/or diffusers โ
6. Invest in new bedlinen (including cushions and throws) โ nothing polarising!
7. Style sofas with new cushions and throwsโ
8. Define spaces with rugsโ
9. Add warmth with lightingโ
10. Install some wall art โ
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BONUS tip: do not over stage or over de-clutter.
–Angela Reynolds is the owner of Sydney-based Harmonia at Home, styling properties for sale and homes for living.
