4 Tips for attracting more buyers & higher offers

It is not really a question of if the price of real estate can be influenced… But more a question of by how much?

You can only sell your property once, so you might as well get it right the first time… This means starting at the very beginning.

Our biggest and most important tip would be to arrange an appointment with us to carry out an assessment of your property. We will then provide you with a written report for your particular property along with some general tips and advice.

In the meantime, check out our 4 tips for attracting more buyers and higher offers.

1. DE-CLUTTER
The first tip is the simplest. It is a must to clean and tidy your home before an inspection, but it’s crucial to also get rid of clutter that could stand in the way of a prospective buyer picturing themselves within the home. That means getting rid of personal knick-knacks and photographs, unnecessary furniture or furniture within a room not designed for that purpose, for example, a bed within a space traditionally used as a living area. Even if it means putting belongings and furniture into storage until the property sells, the investment will be worth it.

2. REPAIR
Make any aesthetic repairs well before the inspection. Things as small as a chip in paint in an interior wall could detract from the overall feel for the home, so get these things up-to-date before your open home.  You could also invest in updating features like tired curtains, older fixtures and fittings, or laying new turf if you have a patchy lawn.

3. STYLE
Once clutter-free, consider using a home stylist or home staging service. The results can be dramatic. Home stylists will take a look at your space, and then loan you the furniture which is the size and style best suited for your home, which will make space look bigger, comfortable and liveable. Again, this will help potential buyers to see themselves living in the space.

4. PHOTOGRAPH
Before even getting to your first home inspection, consider using a professional photographer to take quality, well-lit pictures of your home. After going to the trouble of updating, de-cluttering and staging your property, the last thing you want to do is turn people away before they’ve even inspected your home. Professional photos are taken with professional equipment, they can make spaces look bigger, well-lit and showcase them in the best possible way. Plus you benefit from the experience of someone who knows exactly how to take a photo that appeals. This way, you attract buyers looking online, scanning through ads, and looking through the paper. It’s about piquing interest to attract buyers to inspect in the first place.  

Your property may not need all of the above, so it’s really about taking a look at your home objectively from a prospective buyer’s view and assessing what needs to be done. What would distract you if you were inspecting the property? What would you want to replace or update if you were thinking of making an offer? If you were to say to yourself “this place is great, but…”, how would you finish that sentence? Once you’ve made a list of the possible things your property needs, you can employ the top four tips above to make your home a stand-out to the sea of prospective buyers out there.