STYLE YOUR HOME FOR MAXIMUM BUYER APPEAL AND PRICE

A survey published in LJ Habitat magazine indicated 98% of real estate agents think that styling your home for sale will get you a better price, and 92% believe styling results in a quicker sale and 88% believe it attracts more interested buyers.

And styling your home could produce a price of between 5% and 12% higher than you would have achieved.

STYLING ROOM BY ROOM

1. CREATING AN ENTRANCE; - it’s the usual story! – you only have once chance to make a first impression so paint the fence – or have one built, check the path for cracks, plant  flowers and install flower planter boxes – and don’t for get to paint the exterior of your home!
2. THE FRONT DOOR; - give it some personality, check the step and surrounds, put in planter boxes and a shoe box or rack. And of course – paint it and give it some new door furniture.
3. THE ENTRANCE HALL; - this must look inviting, light and spacious – try a rug and a hall stand and a mirror to give the impression of light and space.
4. THE KITCHEN;- must be uncluttered and if possible have new cupboards doors and door furniture, replace bench tops and install new light fittings – any money you spend on the kitchen will be worth it!
5. THE LIVING AND FAMILY AREAS;- declutter all living areas and take away personal items – give the rooms a focal point such as a painting or a print – use natural colours –install new light fittings and bright prints and have the floors professionally cleaned. Fresh flowers and soft music for each “open” and make sure everything is spotless.
6. THE BATHROOM;- This is where you will be gauge on well the home has been maintained – clean, clean and more cleaning – fresh thick towels, soft fragrances, flowers and mirrors ad to the “fresh look”  touch – your bathroom must look like a television advert.
7. THE BEDROOMS;- Use warm lighting and remember less is more so reduce the amount of furniture and take away personal “knick knacks”.
8. THE OUTSIDE AREA; - neat, trim laws are the best-selling points and a courtyard and “quiet refuges” help create the sense of calm.