Improve your home’s atmosphere to attract sellers’ attention
Is it time to sell your Neutral Bay home? Working on creating a great atmosphere will make house hunters walk in and want to buy it. We share several ways you can make your house look good for selling that go beyond decluttering.
Define your target buyers first
First things first. Work with your real estate agent to define your target market, which might be young couples, families or downsizers. Then you can make the changes and style and present your home in a way that will directly appeal to them.
Remember, first impressions count and most prospective buyers will see your house for the first time online. So it’s best to tick these things off your list before getting professional photos.
1. Declutter and depersonalise
This is one of the easiest and most popular ways to improve your home’s atmosphere. Decluttering and depersonalising (i.e. storing family photos and mementos) help potential buyers visualise themselves in your home.
2. Curb appeal
We did say first impressions count, so if your front yard has seen better days, buyers might not give the inside a chance. During the sale process, you’ll want to keep your gardens maintained, the lawn mowed, the path swept and the edges tidy. A welcoming entrance will have buyers eager to see the rest.
3. Stick to a neutral colour palette
Light and clean neutral walls have two main benefits. They make spaces feel big and tranquil, plus they aren’t distracting, so they help buyers imagine themselves in your home.
4. Deep clean
The best way to instantly improve your home’s atmosphere is to deep clean:
- Clean all windows and plan open house inspections for when natural light is at its brightest. Open all blinds and curtains and flood your home with as much light as possible.
- Scrub walls, skirting boards, cornices, ceiling fans and floors.
- Clean the kitchen and remove appliances from the countertops to give the impression of more space.
A clean house tells buyers it’s also a well-looked-after house.
5. Focus on the outdoor space
We’ve mentioned the front, but what about the back? We all know outdoor space is king in Sydney real estate, so show off what you’ve got with a tidy garden and outdoor furniture. No matter if you’ve got a tiny apartment balcony or a spacious backyard, a table and chairs will have people imagining themselves relaxing and entertaining in your space.
6. Emphasise your home’s best features
Work with your real estate agent to understand your home’s best features and subsequently highlight them. This might be a swimming pool, heritage interior features or an updated kitchen.
7. Don’t be afraid to rearrange
Now, your home is arranged to best suit you. But put yourself in a buyer’s shoes and think about how you can make it more spacious and practical. This might include rearranging couches so they aren’t pushed against the wall, removing furniture altogether if it makes the space cluttered, adding a cosy rug to define a living area and rearranging furniture in bedrooms and offices to define those spaces too.
8. Create a welcoming atmosphere
Here are some simple fixes to create a welcoming atmosphere:
- Decorate with plants or freshly picked flowers.
- Clean before every open house.
- Air it out before open houses to remove any lingering cooking or musty winter smells.
Thinking of selling? Talk to us first
Take this list around your home and critically think about which easy tricks you can implement to instantly improve your home’s atmosphere and attract more potential buyers. Then give our team a call when you’re ready to sell. We know what buyers in Neutral Bay are looking for and can help you present your home to appeal to them.
