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INTERIORS INSIDER




                                                                                                                        Making potential buyers feel happy
                                                                                                                      when they look at photos of your home

                                                                                                                          will make a lasting impression.





                                                                                                                                   Stage the home
                                                                                                                                   ‘Staging’ is a term for styling the home so it
                                                                                                                                   looks as beautiful as possible – think about
                                                                                                                                   showhomes for inspiration. Clever use of
                                                                                                                                   artwork, accessories, lighting and greenery
                                                                                                                                   can all make your home seem extra-
                                                                                                                                   appealing, so light some lamps, and use
                                                                                                                                   houseplants to breathe life into the space.

                                                                                                                                   Fresh fruit or flowers can make the home look
                                                                                                                                   lived-in but not messy, and don’t forget the
       Create light and space                                                                                                      bedroom – dress the bed like one in a fancy
       Light and space are two of the most                                                                                         hotel. Think clean, ironed white linen, and
       important things for many buyers, so you                                                                                    add plumped-up pillows and a sumptuous
       should make sure your home offers as much                                                                                   throw, to create a space that feels inviting.
       of both as it can.
                                                                                                                                   Don’t forget the emotion
       “Anything to give a room a sense of space!”,                                                                                Think about your home as you did when you
       says Ally Dowsing-Reynolds. “Add mirrors                                                                                    first  bought  it.  What  did  you  love  about  it,
       to create brightness, especially if they                                                                                    what excited you? Emphasise those features,
       are oversized or particularly unique. You                                                                                   so that you can point them out to viewers.
       could also consider reducing the amount of                                                                                  Buying a home is an emotional process, and
       furniture in a room to create more space, but                                                                               buyers will want to feel that your property
       leave one or two statement items, as these                                                                                  has been well-loved, so it’s worth adding in
       could be what makes your home memorable                                                                                     those extra touches that show how joyful a
       to a prospective buyer.”                                                                                                    home it’s been.

       Make the most of your windows to help your                                                                                  Ally Dowsing-Reynolds agrees: “Making
       home feel bright and airy. Frame them with                                                                                  potential buyers feel happy when they look
       luxurious curtains, and open the blinds or                                                                                  at photos of your home will make a lasting
       shutters wide.                                                                                                              impression.”

                                                                                                                                   Ready to sell your home? You can get started
                                                                                                                                   with a free valuation – head to espc.com to
                                                                                                                                   find out more.

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