Whatever the state of the housing market, it can often be a challenge to get a property sold. It maybe that the market is not particularly buoyant, that there’s notable competition in the area or that you’re looking for a particular, niche buyer. Many of these factors are essentially out of your control but there are, however, a few actions that you may like to take to ensure that your property has the best possible chance of being snapped up and not left stagnating on the market.
One of the most important things to do, is to create a clear vision. Don’t present your property in an over-cluttered and untidy state. Large amounts of possessions and clutter can really detract the eye and stop viewers from seeing the true potential of the property. Making the effort to clear out some of the superfluous items can also make a property appear more spacious and often more light and airy. There is no need to necessarily dispose of all of the items you want to move out of view. If these possessions have sentimental value or do have a practical use they can be put into storage for safe keeping until you have perhaps moved into your new residence.
Equally, if there are outstanding DIY jobs that you’ve just never quite gotten around to; now is the time to sort out as many as you can. Presenting a property with fewer imperfections makes a property seem more appealing and easier to move into.
It is well known that house selling experts often praise the virtues of neutral interiors. Your home does not have to be entirely devoid of personality, but be mindful not to overwhelm potential buyers with your own pursuits and interests and if you can tone down strong décor, do so to make it more appealing to a wider selection of people.
Burke Bros Moving Group offer both containerised and self-storage facilities at our Head Office site in Wolverhampton and we would be only too happy to discuss which storage option is best for your purposes. Please contact us on 01902 714555 or email sales@burkebros.co.uk
