It’s probably safe to say that the very first thing anyone looks into prior to putting a property on the market is exactly how they can maximise its value. Regardless of where you live and the kind of property you are looking to sell, there are various ways and means by which its value can be increased considerably by way of both minor and major modifications alike.
Unfortunately, there will always be those who become so blinded by certain priorities that they end up shooting themselves in the foot. According to the experts at www.albrightdene.co.uk, thousands of homeowners each and every month make exactly the same mistakes which have the very real potential to result in the value of their property taking a dive, as opposed to improving.
So with this in mind, what follows is a quick overview of six of the most common mistakes of all that could lead to your property’s value heading in the wrong direction:
1 – Outlandish Exterior Colours
First of all, experts advise that homeowners looking to sell their properties be extremely careful when it comes to exterior colour choices. Even if you are living in an area where brightly coloured homes may be relatively normal, what you have to bear in mind is that by choosing any given colour of a rather niche nature, you immediately reduce the appeal of the home in the eyes of a great many would be buyers. After all, it’s not everyone that goes out in search of a home painted in bright purple – something a little more neutral is more likely to attract a wider range of perspective buyers.
2 – Careless Landscaping
Try to bear in mind that when the punters head your way to look around your property, they will be considering it in accordance with the long-term future. As such, it is important to remember that when it comes to your gardens by way of landscaping and arrangements, it must be clear and obvious that things will only get better as the years go by. By contrast, if those trees you planted are going to become a nuisance sooner rather than later, you might want to think of getting rid of them.
3 – Imperfect Entrances
Quite possibly the biggest mistake anyone can make when looking to sell their home is that of focusing far too much on the home’s interiors and neglecting its entrances. The simple fact of the matter is that you will rarely come across a scenario or situation where first impressions are of greater importance. In this instance, if those visiting your home are not impressed with its entrances, then chances are they will be left with a bad taste in their mouth from the very first moment.
4 – Installing a Pool
For those with a decent amount of money to invest in the cause, it often seems like installing a pool is something of a sure-fire way of boosting the value of the property. And indeed it can be, though statistically speaking in the United Kingdom, it is extremely difficult to ever get back the kind of money spent on a pool installation by way of increased property values. What’s more, this is once again the kind of thing that immediately puts a property in the more of a niche bracket and may make it more difficult to win over the mainstream buyer’s market.
5 – Dated Appliances
Nothing in the world has the potential to make the kitchen, bathroom or any other room of the home look dated and undesirable quite to the same extent as dated appliances. Yes, they may be inconsequential to the home itself and they will not be left behind should the home be sold, but they will nevertheless in the eyes of every visitor make the whole place look less impressive and more rundown or neglected. It may sound silly, but for the purposes of prospective buyers visits it may be worth calling in a few favours and borrowing some nice shiny appliances from your friends, family and neighbours.
6 – Buying Into Trends
Last but not least, if you are intending to give your home something of an interior décor makeover prior to putting it up for sale, beware buying into current trends. The problem being that what’s the height of fashion today might look completely hideous a few months from now and is technically no guarantees your home will have sold by then. As such, try to acknowledge the difference between timelessness and temporary fads as while the latter may have appeal for the time being, the former never goes out of style.
