Thinking about putting your property on the market but want to ensure you get the best price? After years of seeing what works, We Buy Any House have shared the top 5 ways they’ve found to help increase the value of your home and to ensure that you get the best price.
Go neutral
I’m sure that you’ve heard this before, but first impressions really do make a huge difference. If you’re serious about selling and want to get the best price possible for your property, then create a blank canvas for buyers. It’s best to go with white – magnolia is a no no – to paint your rooms. This will freshen up the home, make it brighter and create the illusion of more space. Potential buyers won’t need to factor in the cost of redecorating before moving in, which is a common way of knocking the asking price down. Instead, they have a property that is ready to move into.
Property increase: Up to £5,000
Tidy the garden
Whatever size of outdoor space that you have, utilise it. Mow the lawn, dig up the weeds, power wash the patio, and see how much of a difference it makes. Add hanging baskets, stunning plant pots, and a table and chairs set where possible to show how the space can be used in the summer months. Make sure you remove any wheelie bins from sight as best as you can, and if anything needs fixing, like a broken fence, get this sorted before showing any potential buyers around.
Property increase: Up to £3,000
Fix any issues
It’s important that you take a careful look around your property and write down all the issues that need your attention. Start with the smaller problems and get them done as soon as possible. Then for the bigger things, work out which ones are a priority and start getting prices and timeframes. If you can focus on getting all issues fixed, it will add to the value of your property as there won’t be any leverage for potential buyers to bargain on the price and having things recently fixed will add to the value.
Property increase: Up to £15,000
Modernise the kitchen and bathroom
If you live in a property that has an outdated kitchen or bathroom, the best thing to do is to replace them. You can get a modern kitchen/bathroom for a relatively low price, but the value it can add to your property can be huge. When people look to buy, they typically want to find somewhere they can move into straight away without having to spend extra money doing up the place just to live in it. Not having a modern kitchen or bathroom puts buyers off, especially first-time buyers who don’t have the funds to buy and update when they first move.
Property increase: Up to £25,000
Create space
This is all about illusion. Declutter each room, have the curtains/blinds open to bring in the light, and remove extra furniture that makes the room feel crowded. The more spacious it feels, the better it is, as it allows potential buyers to visualise how they can use the space. Play around with different layouts to see which one makes the rooms look bigger. This will massively improve the property value as it will attract more buyers and this, more often than not, can produce a bidding war and increase the value even further.
Property increase: Up to £10,000
It might feel overwhelming to invest in these key things when you’re looking to move, but they have been tried and tested and have been proven to increase the value of properties across the UK. If you just don’t have the time or resources to do this and you’re struggling to sell your home, We Buy Any House can help you sell in timescales to suit you.
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