Secure a Great Sale with Griffin Group
The Griffin Group are one of the leading estate agents in Grays & throughout Essex. Here are expert team have collated ten ‘Top Tips’ for selling your home in the New Year.
1) Find a local estate agents
If you want to sell your home next year, it’s a good idea to get in touch with a local estate agency straight away. The Griffin Group are here to help homeowners all across Essex, and we will be able to value your home and provide tips on how to add to that figure by the time you bring it to market.
2) Declutter
If you are going to showcase all that your property has to offer, you will need to declutter. With decluttering it’s all about balance. Don’t remove so much that your home feels like an empty shell – but rather make it easier to move around in and see all the features that make your property a special place to live.
3) A lick of paint
A fresh coat of paint can really work wonders in a property. A neutral colour will make a room feel lighter and bigger, and it will also be the perfect blank canvas for potential buyers to visualise their own belongings on.
4) Boost kerb appeal
You never get a second chance to make a first impression! That is why Kerb Appeal is so important, as it will be the first impression anyone viewing your property will have. Make sure that your roof is in good condition, the front garden is well-maintained, and that pathways and entrance points to your home are clear and easy to access.
5) Spruce up the kitchen
You should also pay attention to your kitchen – a space considered by many to be the most valuable part of a home. Repainting the cabinetry will rejuvenate the space, and keeping the worktops clear will show how much space is on offer.
6) Finish odd jobs
If you want to sell your home, it’s time to tend to those odd jobs. Whether you do this yourself or call in a professional, fixing stiff doors, broken light switches, leaking taps, and holes or cracks in walls will help to present a much better image to those viewing your home.
7) Have a deep clean
You probably don’t need us to tell you, but cleaning is really important! Dust and grime are part of everyday life, but a dirty home doesn’t sell well. So, before any viewings, make sure to dust, wipe, and run the hoover around to keep your home looking spotless.
8) Tidy up the garden
The garden is so important to a lot of buyers, so take the time to make sure that it looks presentable. Mowing the lawn, weeding, and clearing away any furniture that is past its best will help to market your outdoor space as one than be enjoyed all year round.
9) Make rooms look bigger
Creating the illusion of space is vital, especially if you are trying to sell a smaller property. Using light colours on the walls and placing mirrors opposite windows and doors will help to make small spaces such as hallways and bathrooms feel much larger.
10) Finishing touches
There are certain finishing touches that will make your home stand out from the crowd. A fresh pot of coffee brewing and a bunch of flowers on display will make a kitchen feel much more inviting and lighting the fire during the colder months will immediately make your home feel like a warm, welcoming haven.
Contact us
The best tip we can give, is to always contact the experts! To find out more about selling your home in Essex, please do get in touch with Griffin Group today.
