Vacant homes sell slower than houses that are occupied. Why is that?

People don't buy houses, they by homes, they buy a lifestyle! Without furniture, wall art, rugs, lighting, and decor there are no emotional connection points in the house – the house does not show its soul and any lifestyle that buyers can aspire to. Buyers like to walk into a home and imagine what it would be like to live there,they start to place their furniture and think about what it would be like to live in the property. If there's no furniture and no ambiance it sure will make your agents job harder! Style it to sell it.

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"Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts"
                                                Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

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!

Great team effort!

Mel and I worked together to secure one very happy buyer and seller. Great job all round! And that is how we roll at Ray White Kiama.