Get the best sale price for your home


We have all watched those DIY programs that transform a ramshackle terrace into a million dollar designer home over the space of one weekend with a jealous eye. Every seller is aware of how effective refurbishments and additions can be to loosening a buyer’s purse strings in the pre auction whirlwind.

However, it need not cost you a fortune to push your end sale price above the most generous of estimates and here are some simple cost effective tips to get you started.

Making the most of what you have

Try to think in terms of cost versus effect. Although an $18,000 pool may sound like a good addition, it could be cheaper and much more effective to transform an existing study into a full size bedroom with a simple extension or enclose an open terrace for further living.

Consider employing a professional stylist to dress your home in the most suitable décor. A home styled to the highest standards can spark the imaginations of prospective buyers in a way an empty house simply cannot.

Never underestimate the impact of a fresh colour scheme. Tastefully done, a new scheme can exaggerate available space and light in a manner that makes a home much more attractive. Try to avoid the excessively dull and overpoweringly bright ends of the spectrum and reap the rewards.

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