What Things Should I Highlight When Selling My Home?

What Things Should I Highlight When Selling My Home?

We thought we’d let you know what buyers are looking for right now, so you can be prepared.

What Things Should I Highlight When Selling My Home?

Selling your home is a big deal and we know you’ll want to make sure you get everything right. Showcasing your property in the right way is a great way to ensure you get viewers through the door, which will hopefully lead to the right buyer. However, please be assured that when you use Christopher Stokes, we’re here every step of the way.
We’re happy to advise regarding your property, increasing the value and how to show it off best for photos – and of course, one of our sales team accompanies every viewing, so you never have to worry! However, we thought we’d let you know what buyers are looking for right now, so you can be prepared.


Outdoor Space

Over the past year, lots of us have spent more time at home than ever, which means we really relish the chance to spend time outdoors. Taking this into account, lots of people searching for properties are looking for some sort of outdoor space. So, if you do have a garden or a balcony, or any sort of outdoor space attached to your property you should make the most of this. One of the first things you should do is tidy it and de-clutter – to showcase the maximum space you have available. You can take steps to spruce up the garden but in general, a tidy lawn or clean paving and tidy borders is a good place to start.


Somewhere to Work From

Along similar lines, people are also putting more importance on having a space to work from. This doesn’t have to be a dedicated space like a separate office, but showing people that they can work from a quiet area of this house is a definite bonus. If you do have a spare room that could be used as an office, having this set-up with a desk and chair is a good way of letting people know that they can use this space for work if they need to.


Nice Décor

Although we all have different tastes when it comes to décor, the best way to showcase your home is with tidy décor and bright paintwork. Although it isn’t usually necessary if you do choose to re-decorate your home for selling then choosing neutral colours is definitely a great choice.
If you have any questions about how best to sell your home or you want to know more about using Christopher Stokes, please get in touch with one of our friendly team.
 
 



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