These top selling points are what homebuyers want right now
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- 22 Aug 2022
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According to Grant Smee, MD of Only Realty Group, despite an increase in the repo rate, the local homebuying market remains a hive of activity. Whether your home is in hot demand or has been on the market for some time, there are various steps that one should take to make sure that it sells to the "highest bidder", says Smee.
“There are many things that one can do to 'up the ante' and stand out from the crowd. Edits to the home can be the difference between selling above asking price or below. It can also open your home up to a bigger pool of potential homebuyers,” says Smee.
With this in mind, here are five key selling points that sellers should focus on to entice homebuyers:
1. Keep it light and open plan (where possible)
“An open plan, light and airy layout makes a home look bigger and more inviting. Many potential homebuyers are on the lookout for these homes as they create multi-functional areas (great for entertaining) and help to maximise space in the home,” says Smee.
He encourages those with an open plan layout to embrace it. “You don’t have to spend hundreds of thousands of rands to dress up your rooms prior to listing your home. Simple pops of colour like bright scatter cushions, chunky blankets, beautiful rugs and lighting can make all the difference in the eye of the buyer. Remember, homebuyers want to visualise themselves in a space and great furniture can really help to seal the deal.”
For those without open plan layouts, Smee advises to embrace natural light in the home. “Sheer curtains and soft blinds make a difference. In a case where you don’t have a lot of natural light, make sure to use soft wall colours that make the areas look bigger.”
Sellers should remove clutter, make sure that the property is clean and well-maintained, and cover personalised items such as wallpaper. “These may polarise the buyer.”
2. A low-maintenance outside area
“Everyone loves an outdoor area that’s great for entertaining but they also want an area that’s easy to maintain.”
Smee suggests that sellers invest in low-maintenance, eye-catching plants – and not too many. “Limit the number of different plants you have to keep the maintenance required down – try to stick to between five to ten varieties and it’s often a good idea to buy ready-potted plants from the nursery that you can just plonk down in your garden.”
“Aim to reduce the size of the planted areas in your outdoor space. You can do this by moving the flower beds back towards the boundaries and replacing them with paving if possible – a path around the garden works well and is aesthetically pleasing.” Read More...
