There are a number of areas in your home that you might need to take a good look at before putting your house on the market. Many buyers are put off by a property that they feel would need a lot of time and money spending on it after they move in.
The major areas to review are:
Walls & Ceilings
- Paint in neutral colours such as white, cream or magnolia
- Remove or disguise artex ceilings or special paint effects
- Avoid putting up expensive wallpaper - it makes a very personal design statement, and won't add value
Floors
- Carpets should be in neutral colours and in good condition
- Replace any worn carpets
- Replace any carpets in offensive colours or patterns
- Consider replacing carpets with seagrass matting as a good inexpensive floor covering
- Polished wooden floors are a good selling point
- Ceramic tiles, marble and stone are excellent for kitchens and bathrooms
Woodwork
- Touch up or repaint shabby woodwork and replace cheap and nasty door handles
Windows
- Repaint wooden frames if needed
- Make sure windows are sparkling clean and not blocked by furniture or clutter
- Consider removing curtains and fitting plain blinds to maximise the light, although conversely, good curtains can highlight a beautiful window
Lighting
- Subtle lighting can be used to highlight the finest points of a room and hide flaws
- Installing a high-tech lighting system in an up-market property usually adds value and may secure a sale
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