Want to Sell Your House? Move Out Mentally!

If you have placed your home in the hands of an estate agent, then the likelihood is you are eagerly anticipating an offer.

But are you really giving off the right signals to potential buyers? When you place a property for sale it is important that your home creates the right impression – you will need to declutter and depersonalise in order to create a black canvas to appeal to all buyers.

Ideally the process of moving out should begin before you even engage the services of an estate agent – as the preparation of property marketing materials will involve photography and the images taken at this point will be used to represent your home to house hunters.

Preparing for Property Marketing

Successful sellers often take the decision to “pre-pack” in advance of the property marketing processing, placing items in storage in advance of their actual move. Consider packing away all non-essential items, cutting down on furniture and clutter, and removing pictures and overly personal items.

If your home is decorated to suit a strong personal taste, then it is a good idea to update the interior using neutral colours – which will allow viewers to superimpose their own preferences on the spaces presented.

Consultants Can Help Sell Your Home

If you find the task daunting – or feel like you are too emotionally attached to your home to be able to make the best judgements, then you may wish to engage the services of a property marketing consultant or home stager who will be able to offer advice on the best way to create a broad appeal.