Tips For Styling Your Home For Sale

November 5, 2015 - 3 min read

When selling your home, it’s vital that both the interior and exterior are immaculately presented, clean, bright and inviting. Nobody wants to enter a home that is dirty, dark or gloomy, evoking thoughts that bodies may be buried in the backyard or children locked in the basement (although, when your kids are annoying you, it […]

When selling your home, it’s vital that both the interior and exterior are immaculately presented, clean, bright and inviting. Nobody wants to enter a home that is dirty, dark or gloomy, evoking thoughts that bodies may be buried in the backyard or children locked in the basement (although, when your kids are annoying you, it is a tempting thought)!

Styling your home is vital in the selling process and, if it’s done effectively, can often be the difference as to whether the buyer signs on the dotted line, or not.

To assist you in styling your property for sale, here are 5 simple tips.


#1 Bright & Brilliant

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Before putting your property on the market clean it thoroughly, especially doors and windows. This ensures the natural light filtering in will reflect off all surfaces, enhancing your home interior, and giving the impression of greater space.


# 2 Say No To Clutter

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Before trying to sell, it’s time to de-clutter all of the rooms in your home. Not only will it make your home appear larger, it will also make it easier for a prospective buyer to visualise what their furniture will look like in your home.


#3 Prop It Up

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Always prop up your home before selling, it’s amazing how a vase, flowers or a couple of strategically placed pieces of art or furniture can instantly turn a home interior from drab to fab! You don’t have to spend a fortune, and if it sells more quickly and helps ensure a higher return, consider the outlay an investment.


#4 Cut The Odour

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The minute you enter a home, whether it’s a friend’s, a colleagues or a family member’s, you will generally notice a signature scent. Whether it’s a fresh aroma, like room deodoriser or cleaning products, or a more unsavoury scent, such as dirty washing or pets, it will unconsciously shape your perception of the living space.

When you’re preparing your property for sale, ensure the aroma is appealing, whether you place fresh cut flowers around your home, light candles or an oil burner, make sure your prospective buyer’s first impression of your home is positive!


#5 Paving The Way To Success

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Ensuring the exterior of your home is well maintained is essential when styling your home for sale. This includes having your gardens beds weeded, lawns mowed and paved areas tidied. If you aren’t a fan of gardening, or don’t have the time, it’s well worth investing in a professional so that you have superior pavement appeal.


Need some help cleaning and tidying your property for sale? Find all the help you need online at LocalSearch.


Based on the Gold Coast and wanting to sell your property? You can rely on PHJ Carpet Cleaning & Restoration to professionally clean your carpets and upholstery.


PHJ Carpet Cleaning & Restoration

PHJ Carpet Cleaning & Restoration can restore the carpets and upholstery in your home quickly and efficiently. Using industry leading products and equipment, PHJ boasts superior results. Services offered include:

  • Carpet & upholstery cleaning
  • Fabric protection & stain removal
  • Fire damage restoration & mould remediation

Find out more about PHJ Carpet Cleaning & Restoration by checking out their LocalSearch Profile Page.


Looking for pavement appeal when selling your Gold Coast home? Stress Free Gardens can provide this for you.


Stress Free Gardens

Offering lawn mowing and garden maintenance services throughout the Gold Coast and Tweed, Stress Free Gardens will have your home exterior looking flawless. Pensioner discounts and competitive rates are guaranteed. Services offered include:

  • Garden maintenance
  • Lawn mowing & whipper snipping
  • Tree pruning

To see the full range of services offered by Stress Free Gardens visit them online via their LocalSearch Profile Page.


Interested in home maintenance and styling? We suggest reading:

Let There Be Light: Adding A Skylight To Your Home

5 Home Renos for under $1000 

Hipster Your Home