Seven ways to make your home sparkle this Spring

Seven ways to make your home sparkle this Spring Front door fix-up Check for maintenance issues: scratch marks towards the base need sanding. Scrub down mud splatters from the sill and side casing. Add a splash of colour to wooden doors. 2. Dress to impress Plan for your own presentation before a viewing. Subtleties sell homes. Promote the right lifestyle with a smart outfit to bestow an...

Seven ways to make your home sparkle this Spring

1. Front door fix-up

Check for maintenance issues: scratch marks towards the base need sanding. Scrub down mud splatters from the sill and side casing.

Add a splash of colour to wooden doors.

2. Dress to impress

Plan for your own presentation before a viewing.

Subtleties sell homes. Promote the right lifestyle with a smart outfit to bestow an attractive image of life in your home.

Model the ‘lifestyle factor’. Orchard in the garden? Fill a basket with Russets for a vision of rural bliss.

3. Ahead by a nose

Invite an honest friend over to ‘nose’ about your home. Root out bad smells prior to a viewing.

Pet owner? Scrutinise carpets for pet hair pre-viewing.

Smokers should avoid lighting up outside entrances to avoid trace smells.

Viewers ‘nose’ everywhere; remove smoking jackets from the cloakroom before viewings.

4. Clear clutter

Create a fresh and ‘blank canvas’ by donating surplus supplies to a local charity shop.

Extra space makes all the difference.

5. Focus on key rooms

Bathrooms and kitchens are key rooms.

Treat mildew and black mould to the bleach treatment.

Hire professionals; quality cleaning services are worth their weight in gold.

Time saving tip: use a grouting pen to restore stained tile grout.

6. Examine the exterior

Scrutinise the outside of your home for signs of wear.

Keep gutters clear of leaves and debris in winter to prevent damage.

Perk up peeling paintwork to avoid putting viewers on ‘high alert’.

7. Breathing room

Avoid shadowing viewers around; sometimes space sells.

After the polite offer of a brew, clear out and trust in your home to win them over.

With these tips in mind, you’ve done your utmost to show your home in its best light.

If you’re ready to sell, we’d love to help your home make an incredible first impression. Just call us on 01603 516586 or drop us a line at sales@melaniestates.co.uk and we’ll help get you moving.