Spring Premarket Preparation
Posted on 19 OCT
But where to begin in wiping away the winter blues or years of worn-out living in your home?
What are today’s buyers looking for? And how much effort should be put into preparing your home for the greatest sale of its lifetime?
We – Team Tatana – major in this pre-market preparation stage, we’ve got your answers! Let’s take a look.
Deep Clean
Blow out the cobwebs and spruce up those spaces. Not only does a homebuyer see, but they feel. That ‘sense of home’ we all search for can be found in the small things, such as a clean and cared-for environment. So put aside a weekend and pull up your sleeves; here are a few things you might want to polish up to achieve a home that welcomes on arrival and whispers: “make me an offer.”
• De-scum bathroom drains and vanities
• Declutter rooms
• Rug-doctor carpets and wash hard-floors
• Dust blinds and hidden surfaces
• Wipe windowsills
• Clean windows
• Remove wall marks
• Air-out and deodorise rooms
• Organise cupboards
• Clear the front door
• Deep clean ovens and kitchen surfaces
No time on your hands? Call in the professionals. Let us know your needs, and we’ll point you in the direction of the most obsessively thorough house cleaners.
Garden Glory
Gardens are the windows to a home’s soul, so they must look their best. To get on top of a gnarly garden, why not call-in friends for a working bee? If they’re decent chums, you’ll be able to settle your bill with a box of beers or a hearty homemade meal. Think about delegating these tasks:
• Order a green bin for removal of yard waste
• Clip hedges and lawns
• Remove weeds
• Thin out trees to let sunlight in
• Spray-away mould and moss
• Waterblast decks, patios, courtyards, and pathways
• Plant a few colours
• Top-up garden beds with fresh bark
• Clean gutters
• Take trash to the dump
• Spider spray and web clean
No time on your hands? Call in the professionals. Let us know your needs, and we’ll point you in the direction of the best landscapers, arborists, and outdoor maintenance professionals.
Paint Works
Whether interior, exterior or both, a fresh look can persuade home-hunters in ways that old looks just can’t. It’s a known truth that buyers walk through homes looking for things to fix, repair or modify, to the point where they make offers with their job list in mind, including that much-needed paint job. As a homeowner, reducing that list is in your best interest. Deciding what to do and how far to go can be tricky, but we’re here to help. Not all may be necessary, but consider the following areas for new paint or stain:
• Exterior
• Roof
• Interior
• Deck, pergola, or fence
• Front door
We highly recommend professionals for this spring task if you don’t have a steady brush stroke. Be in touch, and we’ll point you in the direction of the best and most cost-effective house painters.
Common Maintenance
Tidy up those odds and ends you’ve been meaning to get to. Yes, you know the little tasks we’re talking about, those pesky repairs that require a quick trip to the store for a few supplies. Here are some things to double-check that we know your buyers will.
• Replenish blown light bulbs
• Replace damaged window latches
• Refix loose door handles
• Tighten wonky cupboard hinges
• Release jammed doors
• Fix leaky faucets
For all specialised plumbing and electrical repair work, get it done right. Be in touch and let us point you toward local services that’ll do those technical jobs efficiently and expertly.
Home Staging
Achieving top dollar for your home takes strategic weaponizing; head-turning home staging can be your inspired weapon of choice. Professional staging is about creating a stylish and welcoming ambience, making living spaces flow and work, and giving room for homebuyers to visualise themselves doing life in your home.
When dressed for the best, your home can capture attention and keep it. And when caught on camera, there will be no shock images, just beautiful moments conveyed to the world.
We recommend staging because staging works. And we recommend the most on-form home stylists ready to do the legwork to make your dream work. Be in touch!
Written by Nicole Toni Watt
