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HOME PRESENTATION MAKE THOUSANDS EXTRA - How to With the right - Investors Edge Real Estate

How to

MAKE THOUSANDS EXTRA
                 With the right

 HOME PRESENTATION

          © Investors Edge Real Estate Pty Ltd 2016
     Office Locations: Osborne Park, West Perth, Kenwick

How to make Thousands Extra with the Right Home Presentation

Presenting your property correctly can fetch you thousands extra in your selling
price!!

Street appeal and home presentation are two of the most important factors
which will impact the sale price of your home. This checklist is jam-packed full
of useful information to act as a guide to making thousands of dollars more
when selling your home. To make things easier the checklist has been divided
into key areas so with the help of our sales agents you can systematically
prepare your home for sale.

Outside

 Mow grass and tidy edges. Ensure it is watered and green.
 Tidy nature strips, flower beds, flower pots and yard.
 Mulch and some basic plants can go a long way to making a house feel like home.
 Pick up papers and rubbish in the street, to give the impression of a tidy
neighbourhood.
 Don’t leave junk mail hanging out of the letterbox, prune hedges and cut back
overhanging shrubbery.
 Spread new gravel on the unsealed drives, sweep or hose down cobbled or paved
drives and patio areas.
 Remove oil stains in carports, drives and garages and tidy the garage by making sure
the tools and equipment are neatly stacked.
 Be security conscious and don’t leave things around for strangers to knock into or tip
over. No matter how much someone likes the house, they will be less appreciative of
its attractions if they sprain an ankle by accidentally stepping on a rake.
 Outdoor furniture gives a good look of leisure and enjoyment of a house. If you don’t
have any–borrow some and arrange it attractively.
 If you have a pool, keep it at its sparkling best.
 Make sure garden gates open easily and quietly.
 Don’t leave clothes on the clothesline.
 Make sure the barbecue is cleaned.
 Wash down the outside walls.
 Clean the gutters.
 Clean all the windows.
 Make sure the front door bell works

© Investors Edge Real Estate Pty Ltd 2016
Office Locations: Osborne Park, West Perth, Kenwick Join our thriving Investors Edge community
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How to make Thousands Extra with the Right Home Presentation

Paintwork

 Ensure that the paintwork presents clean and neutral.
 Clean marks off walls with a mild household detergent and a soft
cloth. Don’t rub too hard or the paint will rub off.
 Avoid repainting walls unless the entire house is to be painted. If you
choose to paint, use soft, neutral tones such as creams, or beige that
will appeal to most people.
 Touch up skirting boards, architraves and door frames. It is surprising
how much cleaner the room will look if an hour is spent going around
the house with a pot of paint.

Repairs

A few quick repair jobs done on the weekend will make the difference to giving your house a
cared for appearance.

 Oil squeaking doors.
 Plane doors that stick.
 Re-paste peeling wallpaper.
 Repair dripping taps and remove water stains from tubs and basins.
 Fix broken or loose tiles and clean dirty grouting and bathroom and
kitchen tiling.
 Take down exhaust fans and clean them. Nothing looks worse than
grease and dust caked fans. All buyers instinctively look up at ceilings

RCD’s and Smoke Alarms – It’s LAW

It is now required by law to have installed 2 RCD’s into the power board and 2 hard wired
smoke detectors before a transfer of any property can be made. The cost of which will vary
based on whether any other electrical work is required.

How to make Thousands Extra with the Right Home Presentation

Cleaning

This might not be a fun topic but your potential buyers feel the same way as you about it.

 Clean Windows, Sills washed. Architraves, Skirting boards & window tracks - a dry
paintbrush can be useful for this purpose.
 Clean all light fittings and put in bright, 100 watt globes.
 Remove all fly screens brush off dust. Clean Ledge between screen/glass & doors.
 Remove and clean exhaust fan covers.
 Wash internal and external light fittings. Remove insect spotting from fluoro light
fittings.
 Clean Walls - superficial hand marks etc, removed (sugar soap or Jif).
 Clean doors and light switches of hand marks.
 Clean cupboards inside, outer surfaces, tops, clean tiles & polish.
 Clean Bath & Basin.
 Shower recess tiles, grouting, shower screen to be cleaned & polished (Windex, CLR
& Shower Power are recommended)
 Toilet seat, bowl, under rim & pedestal to be cleaned.
 Stove cleaned, including oven, shelves, griller & recess, hot plates, under hot plates
knobs & drip trays. Chrome surrounds & enamel exterior cabinet & control panel.
(Selleys Oven Cleaner and Hot Plate cleaner recommended for electric stoves & soap
pads, metal polish for metal surrounds of burners).
 Clean & Polish kitchen sink and Laundry tub.
 Floor/basin/sink/trough/waste pipe outlet grates to be cleaned.
 Cobwebs removed from eaves & internal walls/cornices.
 Sometimes money has to be spent to make money. Don’t begrudge steam-cleaning
carpets if necessary

How to make Thousands Extra with the Right Home Presentation

Create Space

This is one of the most important factors for home presentation and should not be
overlooked at any cost.

 Position all furniture to make all rooms look big and easy to walk around, but don’t
do this at the last moment or there will be furniture indents left on the carpet.
 Return rooms to their original usage and ensure that the house presents to the right
target market.
 Create the feeling of space by storing items in the shed, with a family friend or in
storage.

Room Presentation

ENTERTAINING ROOMS
 Turn on central or other heating in winter, air-conditioning in summer. People will
stay to look longer if they feel comfortable.
KITCHEN
 Get rid of kitty litter trays and dog bowls. Take pets away with you when leaving the
house for the inspection.
 Polish taps, display a large bowl of fruit and clean all chrome appliances to a good
shine – shiny items give sparkle to a room.
 It goes without saying not to leave dishes in the sink
or even on the draining board.
 Do not cook curry, onions or fish the previous night.
If necessary spray the kitchen with room freshener.
 Unless a child is a future Michelangelo, take the
kindergarten paintings off the fridge door, Delightful
as they are, they won’t help sell the house.
BATHROOM
 Place all cosmetics, razors and toiletries in a drawer. Hang towels neatly.
FAMILY LIVING AREA
 Clear away the day to day mess of family living but at the same time give a homely,
lived in look. Turn off the TV

How to make Thousands Extra with the Right Home Presentation

Decorative Hints

 Put healthy green plants in the kitchen, bathroom and anywhere else they will look
attractive, such as on the verandah.
 Green, leafy plants always improve an interior environment. Rent, beg or borrow
enough plants to do a good job. Put fresh flowers around the house as for a special
occasion.
 Lock away any valuable china, books, silver collection or other important items.
 Leave all connecting doors wide open to give a feeling of space.
 If the rooms of teenagers are full of slogans and signs, perhaps it is best to take
down those which might be considered offensive or controversial so as not to offend
potential buyers.
 Remove ashtrays as most people visiting a house on display will be polite enough not
to smoke, while non-smokers are less likely to buy a smoker’s house.
 If you have a good stereo system, soft background music playing is pleasant and
appealing. In this case, less is more.
 Toss a few up to date home improvement/styling magazines on the coffee table. It
gives the impression that the current owners care about their home.
 Show your home in its best light. A house situated on the eastern side may be
bathed in light in the morning and shrouded in darkness in the afternoon.
 Similarly, if heavy traffic or trains pass by the property at certain times of the day,
work inspection around them.

How to make Thousands Extra with the Right Home Presentation

                                             Buyer Inspections

    If possible, it is best that the owners leave during inspection times. Few prospective buyers
    can relax with the owners standing around or looking expectantly hopeful.

    Naturally, all valuables should be safely locked away during a “Home Open“ Some people
    are not aware that during “Home Opens“ your contents insurance may not be valid.

    The house should be presented as attractively as possible. If all the above can’t be done, do
    as many as time, money and energy will allow. Then you can walk out the door with the
    knowledge that you’ve done everything you can and hope for the best.

                                          Presentation Advice

    When listing any property for sale with Investors Edge Real Estate we know that good
    presentation will add thousands of dollars extra to your sale price.

    With our investment mindset we can advise on where best to invest your money and time.
    This will include the items that you want to take on yourself, those you want outside help
    with and the items you decide to leave for the next buyer.

    For any items that require outside help we can provide a short list of reliable and reasonably
    priced trade’s people and services.

                                        Get Our Advice Today!

       For more information on our sales services and how you can get the
           best sale price when selling your home visit our website at
                    www.investorsedge.com.au/selling
                                              OR CALL
                                      (08) 9472 1606

© Investors Edge Real Estate Pty Ltd 2016
Office Locations: Osborne Park, West Perth, Kenwick                         Join our thriving Investors Edge community
Tel: 9472 1606 Fax: 9472 1607 www.investorsedge.com.au ABN 12 455 620 241   www.facebook.com/investorsedge

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