Detach emotionally and personalise

your home

Changing your mindset, and detaching

emotionally from your property, will help

you to make better decisions about how to

depersonalise your home.

Declutter your home

- Purge: Grab a big garbage bag and place

broken, damaged, or dirty items to take to

and a big box. Start taking photos of items

you want to sell.

Deep clean

Grab those rubber gloves, a bucket of soapy

water and a sponge and start cleaning those

walls, oors, tiles, light xtures, and furniture.

Get rid of mould, dust, and ngermarks.

Fix minor repairs

Fix the minor repairs around your home to

help potential buyers stay interested.

Paint scuff marks and stains, or x any paint

that has started to come off the wall.

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Organise your home

Use a labelling system, storage boxes, and

organiser containers.

Organise bedroom closets and storage

cabinets.

Hiring a storage unit may be the perfect

solution if you want to declutter and

depersonalise your property but don’t have

the storage space to store your items.

Choose a style and start designing

your interior

Researching ideas for inspiration is a great

way to start enhancing your home. Find the

design style and colour scheme you aim to

create. Then look around your home for any

Carefully consider furniture

provides your potential buyers with visions

of how they can use each area.

Focus on ow

Each room and area should ow to the next

as potential buyers explore your property.

Improve your lighting

Using the combination of natural light,

ceiling lighting and lamps, you can create

a space that feels peaceful and relaxing or

productive and energising.

refresh?

Fresh carpets can give your home a re-

energised feel even if the rugs and carpets

- Local builder

- Air conditioner cleaner

- Mould remover

Sort out smells

To help keep your home smelling fresh

and beautiful, consider the following:

- Airing out your house regularly

- Having natural plants in your home

Tidy and enhance the front of the

home

Street appeal can attract local residents,

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Fresh paint

Use the exterior as a statement for your

home; consider adding a fresh coat of paint

Get out your gardening tools, or hire a

mowing lawns, weeding and maintaining

gardens.

A checklist can help you create a timeframe

for each job, keep you on track and ensure

complete before putting your property on

the market.

Scroll through Fall Real Estate’s recent

property photos for inspiration

Evaluate which properties stand out to you,

and think about why. You can also speak

to one of our property agents about real

examples of what has worked and why

those properties sold quickly and for a great

price!

Create a mood

another location during inspections is a

Plan something to do on the open

day(s)

Plan something to do and be away during

the open home, such as heading out for a

nice breakfast or lunch. This can be a great

way to pass the time and distract you from

anxious feelings.

It’s not over after the open home

Aim to have your property looking its

Consult your property agent

You will receive professional advice and

appraisals from experienced property

agents. They will provide valuable ideas,

suggestions and a wealth of knowledge

from their professional background as you

start your selling journey.

Following these tips to present your home

to the property market will make you one

step closer to a great sale outcome.

and ask for an obligation-free sales appraisal

Preparing your home

for sale - checklist

A practical guide to getting your home ready for sale