It’s a buyer’s market out there at the moment, so showing your home in the best possible light has never been more important. You’d be amazed how often vendors neglect to take care of some basic housekeeping tasks that ensure a home is at its optimum as potential purchasers arrive to inspect it. Here are…
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1. Change your mindset It might sound airy-fairy but it’s important to come to terms with the fact that it’s not your home anymore. Understandably, some people are very attached to their things and a home they may have lived in for many years, but it’s important to not take it personally when an agent…
Has the coronavirus got you suddenly working from home? Home offices around the world are suddenly getting a workout amid the COVID-19 crisis. If you previously haven’t put in much thought to the functionality of the space you’re probably now kicking yourself and wondering how you can make it a better place to work. Never…
An ideal time of year for both planting and lawn care, autumn brings a welcome temperature drop and much-needed injection of moisture following summer. The sun begins to recede and the days shorten, but the soil remains warm, providing optimal conditions to get plants in the ground, rejuvenate the garden and enjoy the outdoors with…
1. Clean out your fridge and pantry Although we’re all tempted to hit the shops and stock up, experts say panic buying isn’t the answer. So before you pack your car boot with six months worth of tinned goods, it pays to go through what you already have in the pantry. You might have forgotten…
1. Declutter, declutter, declutter As always – I’m going to encourage you to declutter and purge one more time. Keep an eye out for things that serve only one purpose and ask yourself whether there’s another way you can accomplish whatever task that item is used for. Certain items in the kitchen come to mind…
Not enough space at home? The number one reason why people think they can’t get organised is that they they “don’t have enough space”. But if you had been in the number of homes I’ve been in and seen the overflowing extra closets, garages, and attics, you’d quickly agree that even if you did have…
Spring is the time to dust off the old cleaning gloves and put some elbow grease into those jobs you’ve been putting off all year. Time for a spring clean? Here’s some tips. Before the dread sets in, rest assured that with a little planning, a spring clean doesn’t have to take up your whole…
7 Tips to Declutter Your House Before Selling 1. Clear up the front entrance A clear pathway and uncluttered porch will make a great first impression for buyers coming to your open home. Make sure the kids’ shoes are out of sight at the front door. The last thing you want is for potential buyers…
A Vanishing Act. Key2 agents encourage buyers to feel at ease and at home in your property. Buyers feel uncomfortable looking at a property if the current owner is around. Make yourself scarce for inspections and make sure you are out of the home before the buyers arrive. If the buyers are early to the…