{"id":2573,"date":"2015-05-09T08:54:13","date_gmt":"2015-05-09T08:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/prepare-your-home-for-selling-simple-changes-you-can-make-to-brighten-up-your-house\/"},"modified":"2018-02-22T11:59:28","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T11:59:28","slug":"prepare-your-home-for-selling-simple-changes-you-can-make-to-brighten-up-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/prepare-your-home-for-selling-simple-changes-you-can-make-to-brighten-up-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare your home for selling: Simple changes you can make to brighten up your house"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Thinking of selling your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >home<\/a>? If so, its essential to have it looking spic-and-span before putting it on the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Market (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/market-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/market_economics;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Market_(economics)\" >market<\/a> after all, buyers are attracted to clean, <span id=\"urn:enhancement-141a8d22-b3da-e88e-c568-48bd472d32c4\" class=\"textannotation\">low-<span id=\"urn:enhancement-0944fc6a-e73c-a996-936f-be153cb1489b\" class=\"textannotation\"><\/span>maintenance<\/span> <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"property owner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/title-property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/title_property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01gzht;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Title_(property)\" >properties<\/a> that not only look great inside and out but wont cost a fortune to spruce up and repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">The good news is, even if your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a> is looking a little worse for wear at present,there are many simple things you can do to improve your chance of getting a sale, so check out these handy tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Replace carpets with wooden flooring<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10832\" style=\"width: 270px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10832\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Living-room-wooden-floor-1-260x160.jpg\" alt=\"Image source\" width=\"260\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Living-room-wooden-floor-1-260x160.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Living-room-wooden-floor-1-600x370.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Living-room-wooden-floor-1-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Living-room-wooden-floor-1-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Living-room-wooden-floor-1-200x123.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Living-room-wooden-floor-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Living-room-wooden-floor-1-450x278.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Living-room-wooden-floor-1-900x555.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Living-room-wooden-floor-1.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.strangfordmanagement.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-before-laying-wooden-flooring-in-your-flat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">If your carpets have seen better days, either have them professionally cleaned or put down some wooden flooring instead. Cost-effective, low-maintenance panels from companies like <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.easystepflooring.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Easy Step Flooring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"> can transform your home in an instant and have an elegant, timeless appeal. Whats more, wood is great as its easy to clean and doesn&#8217;t trap bad smells, so even if you&#8217;ve a home full of pets or messy children, your property will still look presentable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Give your home a lick of paint<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10828\" style=\"width: 270px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10828\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Paint-your-home-260x149.jpg\" alt=\"Image source\" width=\"260\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Paint-your-home-260x149.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Paint-your-home-600x344.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Paint-your-home-100x57.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Paint-your-home-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Paint-your-home-200x115.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Paint-your-home-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Paint-your-home-450x258.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Paint-your-home.jpg 698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/painting-your-home-east-dallas-weather-greg-pelt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Its amazing what a lick of paint can do. Walls can become grey, grubby and marked over time, so why not head to your nearest DIY store and pick up a few essentials? You&#8217;ll find a wealth of brushes and paints for a great price and don&#8217;t forget to make the most of tester pots if you&#8217;re looking for the perfect colour match for your home. <span id=\"urn:enhancement-bdaa6420-374e-c169-1cf3-0b572448f924\" class=\"textannotation\">Don<span id=\"urn:enhancement-233ebede-afac-71d9-ac8c-8a8027776365\" class=\"textannotation\"><\/span>&#8216;t<\/span> worry about doing anything too extravagant, however, as clean and neutral colours often work best. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/firsthomenews.co.uk\/renovate-your-walls-with-a-lick-of-paint\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">You&#8217;ll find a wealth of renovation tips and advice online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">, so take a peek and be on your way to a quick sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Think about soft furnishings<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10830\" style=\"width: 270px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10830\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dean__Co_James_Hare_Soft_Furnishing_1400x600px-260x108.jpg\" alt=\"Image source\" width=\"260\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dean__Co_James_Hare_Soft_Furnishing_1400x600px-260x108.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dean__Co_James_Hare_Soft_Furnishing_1400x600px-600x250.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dean__Co_James_Hare_Soft_Furnishing_1400x600px-100x42.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dean__Co_James_Hare_Soft_Furnishing_1400x600px-150x63.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dean__Co_James_Hare_Soft_Furnishing_1400x600px-200x83.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dean__Co_James_Hare_Soft_Furnishing_1400x600px-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dean__Co_James_Hare_Soft_Furnishing_1400x600px-450x188.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dean__Co_James_Hare_Soft_Furnishing_1400x600px-900x375.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dean__Co_James_Hare_Soft_Furnishing_1400x600px.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/deancointeriors.co.uk\/services\/soft-furnishings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">If you&#8217;re thinking about selling up and heading for the hills, there&#8217;s a high chance you wont want to buy a brand new set of curtains or a spiffing new sofa just to attract a buyer. The good news is you don&#8217;t have to break the bank as a few carefully selected soft furnishings can work wonders. That&#8217;s right, throws, cushions, rugs, lamps and other accessories can turn a house into a home and if you get the colour scheme just so, you&#8217;ll be onto a winner.\u00a0 Even the smallest of homes can be brought to life with a splash of lemon yellow or lime green, so have a browse around the shops and see what you can find.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Have a spring clean<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10835\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10835\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/spring-clean.jpg\" alt=\"Image source\" width=\"250\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/spring-clean.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/spring-clean-100x81.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/spring-clean-150x121.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/spring-clean-200x162.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/modernchristianhomemaker.com\/spring-cleaning-tips-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">First impressions count. Buyers have to see themselves living in your home in order to make an investment so make sure everything is clean and tidy. Clutter is a big no-no, so get hold of some high-quality storage units and keep knick-knacks to a minimum after all, you might love your collection of china plates sprawled across the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/living-room\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/living_room;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03f6tq;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Living_room\" >living room<\/a>, but this might be a turn off for people viewing your property. Don&#8217;t forget,potential buyers will judge your property from the moment they lay eyes on it,so always spruce up the exterior as well as the interior. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/choicestoday.choices.co.uk\/news_features\/selling-a-house-first-impressions-count21\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Even your front door <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">can make a real difference to the appeal of your home so pay attention to detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Selling your house can be a stressful time, but with these few tips you should be able seal a deal and move to your dream <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >property<\/a> in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking of selling your home? 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