Many people have chosen to reassess their lives after the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

It has caused us to stop, reflect and really work out what we want to do with our lives. While those more radical of us are selling up to purchase a motorhome and tour Europe, others are choosing to move onto pastures new on a more methodical and sensible way.

If you are eager to sell up and move home, you will be keen to ensure that your home is fit for viewings.

It’s crucial that you are able to seduce buyers with a lifestyle. It is pretty much a buyers market at the moment, so you need to ensure that your property is head and shoulders above the rest to make it more appealing than your competition. 

To sell your home quickly, you cannot simply do a quick tidy up before a viewing. You need a strategy in place that will help buyers fall in love with your pad and simply have to have it. Take a look at these simple strategies that you can employ to sell your home quickly and drive your next house move.

Declutter

It can be challenging to declutter our home and make them a little less personal when they are our pride and joy. We may love being surrounded by the knick-knacks that our kids make at nursery or school, and we may adore the walls being flooded with family photos. However, this negates the feeling of spacious living that your humble abode needs to exude.

It’s okay to have family photos on the wall but streamline them a little. Your buyers will want to see a well-loved and cared for home but they won’t want to be bombarded with so many photographs that they don’t even know what color the walls are.

Declutter by going room by room and creating three piles of items.

One pile should be going straight to the dump as they are unfit for purpose. Another should be donated to goodwill. And the third should be listed on eBay or a local selling site. This will give you a little extra cash as a side hustle and help you to part with your items.

You need to keep you living spaces clean and you curtains open to allow natural light to flood your living areas creating the illusion of space. When a potential buyer asks why you are moving, never say because the home is too small (even if this might be true!) It is very off-putting.

Windows and Roofs

Most surveys that cause the most disruption are those that flag up problems with roofs and windows. A roof is an expensive fix so you need to make sure that it is sound structurally. Don’t replace it but ensure that and slipped or missing roof tiles are put back or replaced.

Ensure that flat roofs have a waterproof membrane on top to prevent damp and mold from entering your pad. If you are asked about damp or leaks, you must be honest with your answers so keep these threats at a minimum.

If your windows have seen better days, it might be worthwhile replacing them before listing your home.

Renewal by Andersen window replacement will come to your home and measure up some bespoke windows for your space. Double glazing and intact fascias will look smart and modern.

They will be noticed by the conscientious buyer who is totting up all of the alterations that they think they need to do in their head as they view your pad. Windows, when installed correctly are energy efficient, reduce external noise, and keep a home safe and secure.

Kitchens and Bathrooms

Kitchens and bathrooms are the main rooms that really sell houses. If the thought of buying a new kitchen before you sell your home seems like madness, don’t assume that you have to make do trying to sell a home with old units. Instead, simply swap the doors.

By replacing the old mahogany fronts with some Shaker style country doors or some high white gloss units, you can create a fresher feel to your kitchen decor. You might also want to replace the splashbacks and whip down some new lino. This simple hack could see you selling your home much faster and for more money.

The same goes for your bathroom.

Moldy and mucky grout looks untidy and unhygienic. But, this is a quick and easy thing to fix. With some industrial grade grout cleaner, your tiles and bath sealant can scrub up a treat after a little bit of elbow grease and effort.

Being a homeowner means taking pride in your property. Show this off to the potential buyers viewing your home and you can sell quickly.

Follow this simple guide and you can sell up fast giving you the money and freedom to move onto pastures new.