5 Tricks I Used to Prepare My Home for Sale

by Colleen P Moyne (Colmo) (follow)

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My home is currently on the market. It’s a small cottage and so to show it to the best advantage I have used a few clever tricks.

1. Colour


The first thing I did was to paint the walls in an almost-white colour and use white as a backdrop wherever possible. Then added a few splashes of colour for interest.

2. Conformity


I wanted the eye to be drawn around the rooms and not be distracted. My bookshelves were full of a jumble of colourful books, so I sorted them, keeping only the ones that had the lightest or best colour-matched spines on the shelves and packing away the rest.


3. Clear Space


We all have a problem with cords and cables, so I unplugged my appliances and hid these away, leaving clear spaces between the furniture.


4. De-cluttering


As I said, my house is small so I removed anything that didn’t need to be there. It makes a big difference, especially in my bathroom/laundry.


5. Light


There’s nothing more off-putting than a gloomy interior. Coming into a house from outside, it takes a while for the eyes to adjust, and first impressions are crucial. The more lightness and brightness you have, the better. As well as the while walls and furniture, I made sure to open all the curtains and turn on lights.


The real estate agent was impressed with the presentation of my home and is confident it will sell quickly.


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