Essentials to Get Your Home Sale-Ready
Getting ready to put your house on the market? To secure a sale at the best possible price, your home needs to look its absolute best. Here’s how to achieve that:
How Rugeley Self Storage Can Help
At Rugeley Self Storage, we offer excellent storage deals for all those items you don’t want on display. With no long-term commitments and a variety of unit sizes available, we have the perfect storage solution to suit your needs.
Tips for Preparing Your Home:
Remove Unnecessary Items Declutter every room to create a clean and organised look. Store away excess or outdated objects, such as bulky furniture, to make your home appear more spacious. Avoid hiding items in the garage or attic, as potential buyers will want to see these areas. Instead, move these items into storage.
Maintain Personal Touches While decluttering is important, don’t strip your home of its personality. A balance between a tidy, well-organised space and a lived-in home helps potential buyers envision their own lives there.
Style and Accessorize A stylish home makes a great first impression. Dress the dining table, ensure symmetry in room arrangements, and add fresh flowers for pops of colour and a pleasant scent. Good kerb appeal is also crucial; make sure the exterior is inviting.
Maximize Space and Light Natural light makes a home feel larger and more welcoming. Open curtains wide, add extra lighting to dim areas, and use light, airy colours on walls. Clean windows to let in more light and consider adding mirrors to create the illusion of more space.
Fix and Update Address any minor repairs and consider updating outdated elements. Fresh paint, new cushion covers, and fixing leaky taps can make a big difference. Ensure everything is in good working order to leave a positive impression on buyers.
Eliminate Strong Odors Ensure your home smells fresh for viewings. Air out the house, clean carpets and upholstery, and consider professional cleaning if needed. If you smoke, do so outside to avoid lingering odors inside.
Clean Thoroughly A clean home is essential for both photos and viewings. Dust, vacuum, clean the fridge, scrub the oven, and ensure every nook and cranny is spotless. Organized drawers and cabinets also show that the home is well-maintained.
At Rugeley Self Storage, we’re here to help you get your home sale-ready. With a range of storage units and packing supplies available, our friendly staff are ready to assist you. Contact us today to find out how we can make your home staging process easier.
