DIY tips for preparing your home for sale

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Declutter

  • remove all clutter from every room and don’t forget the cupboards
  • reduce your personal belongings to a minimum such as photographs, personal care products, medications on benchtops, etc…
  • toys, its the perfect time to cull and start packing them away for the move and the rest is neatly tucked away out of sight
  • store away your paperwork neatly
  • remember to tidy the garage and shed

Clean

  • the easiest to way lift your space it to give it a thorough clean including walls, windows, and screens, window treatments, light fittings & ceiling fans, floors, deep cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms (don’t forget the inside the cupboards), remove cobwebs, artwork and mirrors, vents
  • calling in the professionals to clean your carpets and upholstery
  • freshen up pet and cooking odours

Prepare

  • if cleaning the walls doesn’t cut it, you may need to consider patching and painting for a fresh finish
  • when your carpets are beyond repair, spending to replace them with an affordable neutral choice

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Maintenance

  • checking all your light globes and replacing any that are blown
  • leaking taps should be fixed
  • repair broken door handles

Street Appeal

  • keep all grass and gardens maintained and neat
  • remove any clutter this includes any broken or damaged items
  • don’t forget to make sure the letterbox is in good working order
  • can your driveway do with resealing?
  • find a discrete location for garbage bins
  • look at the exterior paint and make sure that it is still looking good.  A simple clean may do the trick or a total refresh
  • make sure the front door is clean and neat with no paint chipping and door handles are all in good working order
  • don’t forget the front entry is a place where styling can begin.  Think potted plants, doormat, furniture in the form of bench or outdoor setting – keep it stylish and simple
  • make sure outdoor lighting is clean and functional and replace if required
  • ensure windows and fly screens are clean and in good working order

Backyard

  • keep all grass and gardens maintained and neat
  • remove any clutter this includes any broken or damaged items
  • make sure outdoor lighting is clean and functional and replace if required
  • create an outdoor living space for dining and lounging, don’t forget the layers here with cushions, throws, lanterns, and potted plants to set the mood
  • if you have a pool make sure it is sparkling and inviting

Styling

  • simple updates of cushions and throws can lift a tired chair or sofa
  • indoor plants add life to a space
  • old floors and carpets can be forgiven with layered rugs
  • mood lighting with lamps and candles
  • look at your furniture placement, create a natural flow
  • consider your walls and update with art
  • simple styling in the kitchen with everyday items like chopping boards, bowls, vases and cookbooks
  • fresh towels in the bathroom, a plant or cutting, and pretty soap will lift the space
  • beds made with crisp linens and accent pillows and a throw to create a luxe layered feeling

Article courtesy of 2 Find and Design – Located in Illawarra NSW Australia
https://www.2findanddesign.com/blogs/2-find-and-design/property-styling-diy