Hi everyone,
Touching on a popular topic, and one that we are asked about often, “What can we do to improve on our home to help with the sale?” Sometimes it is not worth doing anything at all. To completely change something to your taste doesn’t necessarily mean that the next person to live in your space will like it. Your preferred colour palette might not be everyone’s cup of tea, meaning it could be a waste of your time, and money.
We recommend, when re-painting to stick to light, neutral colours that open up your home and give it a fresh, light, expansive feel. It allows people to visualise their own things in the space and creates a calm vibe.
Every now and then though, you discover a little secret, hidden under dated lino for 25 or so years that the owners didn’t even know was there. When asked this same old question yesterday I responded with “the only thing that dates this beautiful space is the lino, do you know what is under there? I suspect the beautiful hardwood floors might continue into the area?”
She replied with, “well let’s find out, I’ll get a knife, who is going to be cranky with you, not me!”
We found an inconspicuous spot and peeled the lino away to reveal, you guessed it, the beautiful floors that were proudly displayed throughout the rest of this level of the 4 story home. Major happy dances ensued.
We have hooked the ecstatic owner up with a talented and trusted local floor sander/polisher and we can’t wait to see the results. Watch this space for after photos.
If you are wanting some advice on how to improve the appeal of your home we are always happy to help. Give us a call on 0407 171 014 any time.
Have a wonderful day.
Rach
Greensill Team at Harcourts 