Your home may look palatial and spotlessly clean and tidy inside but potential buyers won’t see that if you don’t get them through the front door.
While TV property guru Sarah Beeny has just issued her own top 10 list of what she believes makes a property aesthetically pleasing, estate agents Harrison Murray http://www.harrisonmurray.co.uk have their own tips on how to bring the wow factor to your front door – quite literally!
Commercial director Nick Salmon said: “We are all aware of the on-going challenges within the housing market and the stiff competition among sellers to get the best price for their home.
“Winning over the viewer or potential buyer with something that is pleasing to the eye makes all the difference. Attention to detail is so important, even if it is your 10th viewing.”
Simple kerb appeal tips that won’t break the bank:
- If you’ve got a wooden front door, give it a lick of paint or varnish. Not only will it spruce it up, but will offer extra protection through the winter. The same applies to gates.
- Clear cobwebs from the porch area – a strategically placed conker will deter spiders from visiting.
- Lighting is important, particularly as the days get shorter. Invest in a good outdoor light, keep it clean and fit an energy-saving bulb.
- As summer planting is getting past its best, cheer up doorsteps and porches with a container of bright autumn bedding to last through the next few months.
- Clean windows regularly.
- Have the number of your house clearly displayed – buyers hate having to search for your home! If the numbers need replacing or updating, consider shiny new chrome ones.
- Make sure the doorbell works.
- Ensure that buyers aren’t put off by broken down vehicles parked outside your home, and move wheelie bins out of sight.
“These are all simply yet highly effective ways to make the best possible first impression,”
