boydens.co.uk Moving home 54 MAKE YOUR move If 2022 is the year you’re off to pastures new, read our handy guide to prepare your home for sale. We spend so much time inside our homes that sometimes we become unaware of aspects within them which might discourage ‘would-be’ buyers. That wall you’ve been meaning to get re-painted for a while might become something which buyers struggle to overlook in the context of the property as a whole. Good presentation maximises the desirability and therefore the ultimate value of your property. The old adage that the smell of freshly baked bread really sells a home still has its merits and can help make a home feel, well ‘homely’. However, here are some general tips you may wish to consider prior to listing your home for sale. Indoors Clear the clutter – make sure all washing up, kitchen towels, oven mittens, toothbrushes, shampoos, laundry etc are placed out of sight. All kitchen and bathroom surfaces should ideally be clear. Toys are a part of many family homes. Mountains of toys can be unsightly, however, toys can also help to demonstrate to prospective buyers that the house is a home suitable for growing families – strike the right balance, but try not to leave too many trip hazards on stairs! If possible, try to complete any unfinished DIY tasks. Hide cable tangles and, if necessary, disconnect appliances, removing them from worktops. Make sure all light bulbs work, particularly in ceiling spot lights, chandeliers and above the cooker. At Boydens, we occasionally host an Open House viewing. This has the advantage of creating an element of competition among potential buyers, but also means that bulk viewings can be carried out over a relatively short period of time and so, if you have gone to great lengths to keep tidy, you might only need to do that once! Outdoors If you have an outdoor space, remember that, even in winter, this is a major consideration for many buyers (even more so since the Covid-19 pandemic hit). If you have an outdoor seating area, prepare it as this helps to demonstrate how your home has been used, and could continue to be used in the future. Remember to remove washing on lines (removing the line altogether if possible) as this helps to open the space up by not restricting outdoor views. If you have a lawn and it’s possible, mow it or remove leaves and remember to place outdoor rubbish and recycling bins out of sight. On the move Once you have agreed the sale of your property, it will soon become time to pack and get ready to move. Here are some handy hints to help reduce the stress of this part of your move as much as possible…
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