Preparing for sale

It is an apt phrase, you don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression. Impressions are what counts if achieving a premium price for your property is what it is all about.

As a Ray White Frankston client, you have direct access to our professional interior design consultant and a host of exclusive benefits.

Inner Spirit Property Styling

Our vast knowledge and expertise allows us to style your property giving it enough personality to stand out from the crowd, whilst at the same time appealing to a broad range of potential buyers. We are constantly researching and continuing to educate ourselves in order to know what appeals to buyers at this moment. Technology has changed the way people search for properties. Your property is one of hundreds viewed at the click of a button. We have a beautiful team who have the experience and necessary skill set to make your property stand out from the rest.

Here are a few basic tips to get you started.

Gardens are important.
The first rule for creating a good first impression is having a great looking front garden. This is where potential buyers first see your property and it is important for it to look well maintained.

Clean and tidy
Kitchens and bathrooms are the main areas buyers are interested in, so have yours looking spotless. White goods and electrical equipment being sold with the house should also be washed until gleaming and presented in good working order.
Presenting a tidy, yet lived in home with plenty of light and space, will do wonders for its’ attraction. Often, all that is required is a good wash and vacuum, but if stains remain on walls or ceilings, they may need painting.

Cut the clutter
Show off the rooms to their best advantage. Remember, you are selling your home not showing off your furniture, so take away any pieces that clutter the rooms. Pack away as much clutter as you can and store in the garage if necessary.

Little things that make a difference
The key to an inviting home is to create a feeling of welcome that greets your visitors the instant they step through the door. Place vases of fresh flowers strategically around the home. Check all lights are working and ensure living areas are presented in a warm yet bright light. Open the curtains to create a feeling of light and airiness.

Crystal clear pool
A swimming pool is a superb attraction to buyers looking for a home with entertainment and recreational facilities. Ensure your pool is vacuumed, the water crystal clean and clear of leaves and other debris. Clean the edging tiles and store away pool equipment including the creepy crawly, hoes and covers. Outdoor furniture should be displayed to present an attractive and warmly inviting entertaining area.