Are you looking to sell your home in Kellyville? Did you know that you can add a considerable amount to the sales price with cost-effective and attractive home styling? This simple process will make your home more attractive to a wider range of buyers, which boosts competition and therefore the final sales price. And it’s not hard to do with a little help from your agent.
What is home styling?
Home styling is all about decluttering, defining spaces for different purposes and making your home look more attractive to potential buyers. While you’re giving your home a bit of a makeover, think about how buyers will see your home.
Potential buyers who visit a home for sale want to be able to imagine themselves moving straight in and enjoying the home and all its features from day one. This means uncluttered spaces, neutral colour schemes and lots of light – a clean slate that they can make their own.
So the first thing you want to do is declutter as much as possible. While all of your treasured mementoes may mean the world to you, it’s hard to see yourself living somewhere with someone else’s photos on the walls. So, grab some moving boxes and pack away your treasures so that they’re ready to move when you do.
Don’t just put these in a cupboard though. Buyers will be opening your cupboard doors and if they’re jammed packed, it will appear as if there is not enough storage space in the home. It’s far better to store your excess belongings neatly in the garage or even rent a storage space for a short amount of time.
Is styling worth it and how much does it cost?
Home styling doesn’t have to cost a lot if you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and put in the work yourself. Decluttering and packing up your personal items will make life easier once you are ready to move. We are happy to advise on what you need to do to your interiors, room by room, to make your home stand out.
If you’re short on time, there are professional stylists who can come in and style your home for you. And they can offer exceptional value for money when you consider the end results. For example, home stagers around Sydney can charge between $2,000 to $6,000 depending on a variety of different factors – but the boost in your sales price can more than pay for this expense. But any work you put into the presentation of your home will pay off.
How much value will it add?
It’s estimated that you can expect around 10 to 15% return on the money that you pay to have your home styled. This means that if you spend around $10,000 on home styling, you could expect to add a further $11,500 to the sale price. But this is a conservative estimate, and there is no doubt that presenting your property at its best will boost competition and increase the likelihood of buyers wanting to put in a strong offer to secure it, whether you pay for styling or do it yourself.
The other advantage that will put you ahead of other sellers in your area is that a well-styled home is likely to sell much faster than one that hasn’t been presented beautifully.
Looking to sell in Kellyville? Talk to us
If you are looking to sell your home in Kellyville or surrounding areas, and want some expert advice on how home styling can make your home more appealing, feel free to give us a call.
