I’m a interiors expert – here’s how to add £10k to the value of your home just be arranging your furniture
SELLING your house can be difficult at the best of times, and right now it’s even harder.
But there are some ways you can stage your house to encourage buyers to put an offer in quickly - and no you don’t have to spend a fortune renovating your house to have a quick sale.
Speaking to , Kirsty Oakes, from , revealed the best methods for staging your home for a quick sale, and they can even add an additional £10,000 to the property’s value.
Declutter every room
With minimalist interiors trending, you may want to put away all your ornaments and other knick knacks if you’re planning on selling your house anytime soon.
While these are great for when you’re living in a home, they may actually hinder the selling process, with potential buyers unable to picture their own belongings in the space instead.
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“Storing away personal mementos and other ornaments can help to make a room appear larger and help any viewers to better envisage how their own belongings will look in the space,” says Kirsty.
According to the property expert, the average person would be prepared to offer £3,600 above the asking price for a home with a minimalist interior.
She further adds: “This style is even more valued among younger generations, with 12% of 18–24-year-olds claiming they would offer £10,000 over the asking price for a home decorated in this style.”
Refresh your walls
For a quick sale, Kirsty recommends painting your walls with a neutral colour such as white, duck egg blue, or pale grey.
She adds that a recent Hammonds survey found that 33% of those asked, would be put off buying a house with a maximalist aesthetic.
With 24% saying they would look elsewhere if viewing a house with ‘ugly wallpaper’, and 19% would be put off by homes with holes in the walls.
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Enhance your exterior
It’s not just the interior that’s important, the outside of your home can also influence any potential buying decisions, with a third of buyers saying they’d be less likely to buy a house with a messy garden.
“An unkempt garden and exterior can indicate to potential buyers that other areas of your home may also be neglected, so make sure your property’s outside is as appealing as its inside to make a strong first impression,” says Kirsty.
You should be sure to neaten up any outdoor spaces before viewings to ensure your property looks well-maintained.
Kirsty recommends getting rid of any weeds in the driveway or garden, and repainting the front door, or replacing it if necessary.
Appeal to the senses
Yes, it’s true that having a nice-smelling home can add value to your property.
Kirsty says: “Help your home smell clean and inviting by using a scented candle, reed diffuser or room spray.
“Unpleasant smells can be hugely off-putting for potential buyers, with 37% of Brits admitting pet smells would put them off a property.”
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Alongside smelling good, you’ll also want to have your home at an optimal temperature so viewers won’t overheat or freeze, both of which may put them off buying.
“On a hot summer’s day, ensure you’ve aired out the house before a viewing, or you may even want to use a fan if your house gets particularly hot,” adds Kirsty.
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