Prepare your property so that it may be ‘Photo ready’
Give your property the greatest possible opportunity of gaining its full potential by following a few simple guidelines. Professional images and viewings of your house may be arranged with the assistance of GLP.
There are several methods to present your property so that it achieves its most potential; continue reading for our main suggestions.
1. The importance of first impressions: We firmly stand by that first impressions are very significant. Be certain that your property is in its finest possible condition. Most of the time, you will have two chances to market your home. The first is when you are showcasing your home online using photographs, videos, and modern technology such as virtual tours to attract potential buyers to your property. See our blog post on Virtual Viewings for more information. The second chance arises when potential buyers come to your house to see it in person for themselves. As a result, be certain that your house is in excellent shape when the photographer from your estate agency comes to shoot your home for marketing purposes. Of course, when it comes to conducting viewings at your home, these high standards should be maintained.
2. Declutter: This is the most effective way to create a genuine change in your life. In all honesty, a house in immaculate condition is the most pleasing to look at…. Make decluttering a top priority since it will make your home look more spacious as a result of its effect on the appearance of space. Remove any personal things or objects, such as the majority of framed pictures or child’s toys, that detract from the beauty of your wonderful house. Decorate the inside of the home with a few beautiful, framed photographs to make it look warm and welcoming. It is pleasant to walk around in a clean and orderly house, and buyers are more inclined to submit an offer if they can see themselves living in the property.
3. Tidy up the outside: Improve the appearance of your property’s kerb appeal. A well-kept entrance area or front garden will improve the impression of your house right from the beginning, and it will put a smile on the faces of prospective purchasers as well. These apparently little modifications will go a long way toward distinguishing your property from the competition.
4. Designate each room for its intended use: If you are marketing your house as a three-bedroom residence, be certain that there are three bedrooms, rather than two bedrooms and an office or playroom. Is the kitchen clean, and have you removed any old herbs and spices from the windowsill? Has your bathroom been converted into an overflowing storage space, filled with cleaning supplies? Buyers often see eight houses before making a decision on one, so do not offer them a cause to lose interest in your property.
5. Maintenance tasks: Complete those modest DIY projects that you have left on the back burner. If you have to tell prospective purchasers that you will solve the problems but just haven’t got round to do so, it will make you look bad. The following changes have the potential to make a significant difference: re-grouting in the kitchen and bathroom; fixing hanging cabinet doors; removing limescale from the taps; replacing broken lightbulbs; filling cracks and small holes in the wall; and cleaning the whole house (including windows).
6. Kitchen and bathroom: Who doesn’t appreciate a well-organized kitchen and a tidy bathroom? When purchasers decide to renovate their recently bought house, the most expensive outgoings are frequently associated with these two rooms. Maintaining the condition of your kitchen and bathroom can make prospective buyers even more delighted with your house. Here are a few pointers:
In the kitchen:
Organising the worktops and cupboards; putting away the clean dishes and cutlery; and cleaning the windows
In the bathroom:
Make sure there is no mold; keep toiletries hidden; keep the shower screen clean; and make sure the toilet seat is down and clean
Our Greater London Properties Residential team is always there to assist you if you want any guidance or assistance. When it comes to decluttering and putting your possessions in storage, we have a number of local painters/decorators and interior designers as well as removal businesses that can assist you while photography and viewings are taking place. We also have a GLP Dream Clean Team in house that you can hire to guarantee that your property is always in the finest possible condition.
We hope you found this article to be informative, and we look forward to embarking on this adventure with you in the future.
Our warmest regards,
Greater London Properties Sales Team
