The summer holidays are well underway. If you are considering selling your home, then September is considered one of the best months to market your home. After the expense of the family's Summer holiday and a definite noticeable increase in household bills, you may be working to a tighter budget. There are changes you can make to your property that are not only inexpensive but will enhance the overall look of your home.

First Impressions

First impressions count, and are key to having a successful viewing. Remember some viewings may be made via a ‘drive-by’ and so it is important that your property always has that important ‘kerb appeal’. Ensure your garden is tidy, free from weeds, your dustbins are hidden, and the windows are clean. If the front door paint is peeling, then re-paint, and if the front door is uPVC, ensure it is clean.

Declutter

Get rid of any unwanted furniture. Now is also a good time to start emptying wardrobes. Remove photographs, fridge magnets, dog bowls, old throws etc. Remember that things that are personal to you are of little interest to potential purchasers. If you do need a full decluttering service, then David Phillip Estate Agents provides a photographic enhancement service that can help with this.

The Bathroom

The bathroom is one of the easiest areas to improve immediately. Replacing the shower curtain, the bath mat, grouting and the toilet seat is inexpensive but will make a world of difference. Adding new towels and bathroom accessories, including nice-smelling candles, will make things look so much more appealing.

A lick of paint

By adding a neutral paint colour, this will make rooms look bigger, brighter and fresher. Don’t go for dark colours as these can close up a room, especially in the dark winter months. They also may not be to the personal taste of the potential buyer. A few neutral personal items can also improve the look of your home – rugs, cushions, and new bedding will improve.

Clean

Always ensure your property is clean, including having the carpets cleaned too!

If you need help in ‘staging’ your property, then we will be pleased to recommend the best ways to make your property market-ready at little or no extra cost. This is a free service too, if you are marketing your home through David Phillip Estate Agents.

If you are considering selling your property in early Autumn and would like a free market appraisal with David Phillip FRICS, then call David Phillip Estate Agents on 0113  4676 400, w: davidphillip.co.uk e: info@davidphillip.co.uk or visit us at 86, Leeds Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 9AN. 

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