1. Let there be light

Brighten up rooms by letting as much natural light shine in the house as possible. Open the blinds on all the windows, which in addition will make the space look bigger. Removing any heavy dark furniture from the room will also help in making the space feel light and airy.

2. Get rid of clutter

Clutter takes up space, and space is what sells. It is important to make your home look and feel bigger, which is achieved by editing down to just the basics. You do not need to get rid of things forever, but just packing items up and putting them in storage for the duration of the sale. This can include seasonal clothes like bulky jackets and shoes in the hall cupboard, this will free up space for buyers to easily see their potential storage space.

Take your time removing any non-crucial items as you can, the less clutter you’ve got in the space, the bigger it will look and more appealing it will be to buyers.

3. Patch and repair

Getting your home ready for market is a perfect time to tackle the tiny nicks, scratches, holes, and faded paint that may signal carelessness to buyers. An easy way to help clean the walls is to use a magic eraser pad and go around to every room, wiping any scuffs and marks.

Just like cleaning, you want to show purchasers that you have put effort into maintaining the property and put energy into presenting the home well.

4. Focus on fresh

Healthy plants and fresh flowers can add life to the home and freshness to the space. Space them out across the house and have focal points, such as a vase in the centre of the dining table with big bright blooms and succulents in the living with a large potted plant in the corner.

Freshness also refers to odours. Going through and deep cleaning the home prior to sale will help with any lingering smells and making sure you are taking out the bins before buyers come through is essential. If you want to install a small, scented plug-in in a couple of rooms, make sure it is on a low setting, so the smell is pleasant and subtle.

5. Re-arrange furniture

When re-arranging furniture, you want there to be walkable space throughout the room where possible. This will help potential purchasers navigate and better visualize their own furniture in the space. For décor, always style in threes!