Blooming gorgeous

Many of us don't have the time to be arranging and purchasing flowers prior to our open homes and open for inspections.

• If the budget allows, think about contacting your local florist to deliver a fresh bunch of flowers to your home.

          Alternatively  grab a bunch from the supermarket whilst you are doing your
          grocery's

• Try and buy flowers that match or compliment your decor. Instant WOW

•  I really love fresh flowers in the home. Lily's smell so lovely and remind me of the birth of my Lili.

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Kids bedrooms

Kids bedrooms tend to get very messy. To help them stay more organized buy some baskets that slide under the bed. Great for their toys and books. Makes for a quick tidy up before inspections.

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Improving the outdoor area is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to add value to your property.

 Improving the outdoor area is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to add value to your property.
You'll be amazed at how little time it can take to transform your outdoor areas into a space that buyers can imagine entertaining in or watching the kids play outdoors.
 Create a look that is enticing and peaceful.
Potted plants are inexpensive and give you that instant WOW

             

Statement pieces

 Every space you see that makes you long to live there usually has one thing in common, the statement piece. Whether sleek and chic or wild and wacky these pieces are often the key element to the room’s success. Here are samples of statement pieces that you could add (or copy) to add some extra personality and wow factor to your own home. 

Winter outdoor areas

If you're anything like me the backyard pergola gets neglected in the winter time. Buyers love the outdoor entertaining areas, so its important that they can imagine themselves entertaining under that pergola, cooking the BBQ and having fun with family and friends.

• Generally the pavers get a build up of moss and dirt. Get the hose and scrubbing brush out and give them a good clean with a cleaning solution
• Do the same with the outdoor furniture and the BBQ
• Discard the dead hanging plants and dreary potted ones and replace with some vibrant new colourful plants or flowers.
• For some 'WOW' pot some colourful flowers and put them on the table
•  Add some colourful cushions to the existing seating
• Now you're ready to bring your buyers through  

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When selling your property, one of trickiest things to ask a client is to remove their "treasures"

When selling your property, one of trickiest things to ask a  client is to remove their "treasures" or shall i say in some cases clutter and junk.

When one of my clients is preparing their home for the the professional photographer, i always urge them to remove the clutter. Even if it is only for the photography.

I  like to have a walk through the property with the client prior to the photography and talk with my clients about what needs to be done to prepare the home for the photographs. I like to leave them with a check list.

There is nothing worse than arriving with the photographer to find dirty tea towels hanging on the stove and the kitchen table covered in junk!

You would be surprised at how many times that has happened!

 We have to de clutter and present the property to it's best ability.

                                 

Lets inject some real value into your property this month

It's tough out there that's for sure. Buyers are spoilt for choices so sellers have to present a house which will stand out from the rest.

Now that you are selling, its the perfect time to look at how you can add some real value to your house or unit through improvements.

During this month you will be inspired with the 8 easy ways that the experts reckon will inject real value into your property.

Check out David Koch blog http://kochie.com.au/20120506558/inject-real-value-into-your-property

Let's get all the boxes ticked and lets go and get you a sale.

                                     

Big, colourful and comfy

Big, colourful and comfy is the choice when selecting cushions to brighten up a home. You will be amazed at what a difference a cushion can make.

                                         

A couple of quick tips to make your kitchen stand out for the photographer :

A couple of quick tips to make your kitchen stand out for the photographer :

• Remove all the clutter from the bench tops and kitchen table
• Make sure the sink is clutter free. That means no dishcloths or hand wash to be seen
• Get rid of the tea towel hanging on the oven door
• Remove all the magnets and bills from the fridge
• Remove all the appliances from the bench tops
• Add some colour to the room, try putting some green apples in a bowl or add some flowers to the bench top
• Freshen up walls and cupboards 
• Wash and shine the oven, stove and kitchen cupboards
• Open the curtains or blinds and make sure window coverings and windows are clean
• Let the light in

                                     

Love this

Great light - So in at the moment

                                                  

Open house

We all would like open home day to be perfect,with the sun shinning, blue skies and perhaps those whales playing out to sea and of course the birds singing
Unfortunately that's not always possible.If you wake up to a dull overcast day you need to make your home as appealing as possible.

• Turn on all the lights and lamps 
• Open all of the curtains and blinds
• Light some candles and burn some oils
• Warm the house, leave the heating on for open home
• Play some soft music

Cool Lighting

The property needs to be as neutral as possible

The property needs to be as neutral as possible when the potential buyers first see it. Property styling is all about setting up the property for sale so the buyers can visualise themselves in the space and imagine moving into your home. By making your property as neutral as possible they can more easily see themselves in the backyard having a BBQ for their family and friends. And by adding a few nice pillows to your outdoor setting you can create an invitation to let the buyers imaginations run wild.

For some instant colour and fragrance

For some instant colour and fragrance place some fresh herbs by the backdoor or on the window sill in the kitchen. Instant WOW not to mention the fresh aroma and the fresh ingredients at your finger tips. If you do not have any herbs in the garden use anything green out of the garden. It is  amazing at what a jug of greenery can do to liven up a dull bench.

                                                                Image  the aroma

I dare you to do something different this month?

 I am going to share with you items and ideas that can enhance your property when you list it for sale.
Changing interiors brings new energy into your property and can help maximise the property value.
The aim of property styling is to sell your property quickly, and for the most amount of money.
 Let's together, make your home appealing to the highest number of potential buyers possible.
I say let's reduce your days on market and style your home to sell. Start at your front door and walk around your property as if you were a buyer. Mmm now what do see that you do not like? Remove it, the clutter, the magnets, the pictures, the piles of junk,  and clean and clean some more!

For more tips talk a wander through my blog

Outdoors in the cooler weather

Generally we tend to neglect the exterior of our homes and the outdoors living spaces in the colder months.

• Make certain that the gardens and lawns are manicured and weed free. 
• Trim back all those dead branches.
• If your garden is lacking colour add some colourful plants.
• If you have a swimming pool keep it pristine, a dirty pool is very off putting to a potential buyer.
• Clean the windows and get rid of the cobwebs.
• For inspections add some bright cushions and throw rugs to the outdoor entertaining area. Instant Wow.
• Remember your buyer is judging your home from the outside. First impressions really do count

 Inviting

Get organised to sell

Man up and toss it

We all tend to collect allot of junk. Consider this... If you haven't used it in over a year you probably wont need it, or even fit into it again! Get rid of it.

Become a donating queen (or king) help the local Op shop

Have a separate Section for Charity items to donate. I find that piling charity items at the front door will encourage you to get them in the car ASAP.

Depersonalise

Don't forget to hide the nudie Photo's (don't laugh people actually leave them on their walls) oh yeah and the bottles of massage oils etc...

Pack up your personal photographs and family Heirlooms, sorry ladies the teddies on the bed have got to go!

Create a mood

Create a mood with lighting. By leaving your mood-lights on before the open house you create a nice ambiance for the property, you obviously don't want every light in your house turned on but  a few here and there to set the tone. And if you have a fireplace get it burning it creates a very comfy mood. Just make sure you are close by so when the real estate agent leaves you can get home quickly... we don't want any fire mishaps.

Images: Print screens from here.

First open home

The furnishing the accessories and all the little finishing touches really help give your property that wow factor.You want buyers to walk in and feel right at home! Have some scented candles burning, some soft music playing, some of my clients even bake cookies or cakes and have them on the bench for the potential buyers to try! 

Remember first impressions really count.

Ask yourself, who do you want your property to appeal to, what do you need to do to make your property more attractive for sale. Change the ambience of your property to reflect the homes best features and think about the type of buyer you are trying to attract. For instance if you own an inner city apartment, you need to change the ambience of the property to reflect a stylish comfortable inner city apartment, and on the other hand if have a Victorian style home, select furnishings and accessories that compliment the period of the property.

Pretty details

Sometimes it is the small details that make you feel at home. Here is an example from decor8 blog, how easy it can be to add some simple but so pretty details to your home. Make it interesting for the visitor  when they look around finding something quirky around every corner.

Rummage through your cupboards and I'm sure you'll find some old jars! Fill with water to prevent them from cracking from the heat of the candle and light with a tea light. A group of them gives a nice effect either on the kitchen table or a living room space. Cheap and quick!

A plain bottle can be dressed up with some ribbons, it's all in the accessories ladies.

The beautiful images and styling are by Leslie Shewring, you can find her blog here.

Images: print screens from here.

Cook and clean

Giving the bathroom and kitchen a facelift adds a feeling of decadance to a property.

Try adding a large mirror to the bathroom, maybe some fresh towels and matching accesories. Then clean clean clean

For the kitchen replace the old outdated handles with some modern ones, if needed increase bench space with an island bench or a removable cupboard. Add some colour with co-ordinating kitchen accesories and a bunch of fresh flowers. Again make sure the pantry,oven,dishwasher and cupboards are nice and clean.

If you can its always nice to walk into a fresh clean home, why not bake some cookies or brew some coffee.

Not the favourite room in house!

Now if we are all being honest laundry's really are not one of our most favourite places are they! They tend to be messy and dis-organised.

See below some quick makeover ideas that will impress your buyers.

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