{"id":5090,"date":"2021-05-11T19:16:56","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T08:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=5090"},"modified":"2022-11-11T14:27:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T03:27:00","slug":"prepare-home-selling-moving-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/prepare-home-selling-moving-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare your home for selling and moving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to sell? Prepare and spruce up your property using our tips below:<\/p>\n<h2>Focus areas<\/h2>\n<h3>The front door<\/h3>\n<p>Great first impressions matter. Make sure the entrance to your home is clean, tidy and looks nice. Weed the front garden, and give the front door has a fresh lick of paint.<\/p>\n<h3>Key rooms<\/h3>\n<p>The homemaker will want to focus on the kitchen, bathroom and toilet, so make sure repairs and cleaning for these rooms are done. The other rooms of the house can usually be sorted out with a coat paint.<\/p>\n<h2>Repairs<\/h2>\n<p>Generally, you don\u2019t need to fully renovate your home prior to selling and moving, but it should be in good, working condition.<\/p>\n<p>Little issues like mouldy shower grouting can put off people off. Small expenses and a little effort will go a long way in making your property more attractive to prospective buyers.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Re-grout bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>Fix a front or back fence<\/li>\n<li>Fix leaking taps<\/li>\n<li>Replace fixtures, e.g. chipped door knobs, rusty towel rails<\/li>\n<li>Replace blown light bulbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any investment you make prior to selling and moving should be driven by where you\u2019ll get the best return.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of renovating prior to <a href=\"https:\/\/zerodown.com\/blog\/potential-roadblocks-to-know-closing-on-a-home\">putting your home on the market<\/a>, check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/blog\/top-renovation-mistakes-to-avoid\/\">top renovations mistakes to avoid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Rules and regulations<\/h2>\n<p>When selling and moving, there will be a number of rules and regulations that you\u2019ll need to comply with as per your local council. It makes your property more attractive to a prospective buyer if you have these taken care of prior to the sale.<\/p>\n<h2>Walls and painting<\/h2>\n<p>Check walls for marks, scratches and stains that might require plastering and a fresh coat of paint. Paint walls and ceilings in neutral colours and your property will appeal to a larger market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.co.uk\/removals\/moving-help\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/images.meredith.com\/content\/dam\/bhg\/Images\/2015\/1\/27\/102179344.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg\" alt=\"selling and moving neutral paint\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/\">Better Homes and Gardens<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Declutter and depersonalise<\/h2>\n<p>The sale of your property is a great excuse to clean out your belongings! Declutter to maximise space for the open house and inspections. Depersonalise so buyers can imagine their own belongings in the space.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.co.uk\/removals\/moving-help\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homeyohmy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/minimalist-bedroom-2.jpg\" alt=\"selling and moving decluttering and depersonalising\" width=\"900\" height=\"1237\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSource:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeyohmy.com\/\">Homey Oh My!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Cleaning<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to give the impression that your property has been kept in good condition all the time (not just for the sale), so attention to detail is a must! \u00a0For the best results, you should do an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.co.uk\/blog\/end-of-tenancy-cleaning-guide-and-checklist\/\">end of tenancy clean<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Cleaning inside<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list to start you off:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All surfaces, benchtops and cupboards<\/li>\n<li>Walls, skirting boards, power points<\/li>\n<li>Windows, window sills, doors, screen doors, fly screens<\/li>\n<li>Floors, carpets, tiles, timber<\/li>\n<li>All built in appliances, e.g. dishwasher, oven, stove, range hood, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Sinks, basins, taps (descaling)<\/li>\n<li>Baths, showers, shower screens<\/li>\n<li>Mirrors and wardrobes<\/li>\n<li>Fans, air conditioners<\/li>\n<li>etc.!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tip\">If you don&#8217;t have the time for all that cleaning, get some help from Airtasker\u2019s reliable and flexible <a href=\"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/cleaning\/london\/\">London home cleaners<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.co.uk\/removals\/moving-help\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/564x\/44\/31\/be\/4431be2a3e66eb03a13aea950f938a37.jpg\" alt=\"selling and moving cleaning\" width=\"540\" height=\"700\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/au.pinterest.com\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Cleaning outdoors<\/h3>\n<p>Outdoor areas should not be forgotten as that&#8217;s the first thing prospective buyers will see. \u00a0Make sure the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gardens and garage are tidy<\/li>\n<li>Lawn is mowed<\/li>\n<li>Garden beds are weeded<\/li>\n<li>Gutters are cleaned<\/li>\n<li>Patios and driveways are clean<\/li>\n<li>Cobwebs are removed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For open houses and inspections, you should also remove all rubbish, empty and wash bins, and make sure pet droppings and pet bedding is removed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.co.uk\/removals\/moving-help\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RGa75jvR-Uo\/TnrcDCAHd6I\/AAAAAAAAM-I\/lEAyJo_QYl8\/s640\/DSC_7448.JPG\" alt=\"selling and moving garden maintenance\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.funkyjunkinteriors.net\/\">funky junk interiors<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Odours<\/h3>\n<p>Odours in the home are usually from pets, mould and mildew. Find the source and address the problem, rather than trying to \u2018mask\u2019 it.<\/p>\n<h3>Furniture and d\u00e9cor<\/h3>\n<p>If your furniture is a worn, mismatched, or a little \u2018dated\u2019, consider getting an interior designer to spruce up your home during the sale period. It might be necessary to put your furniture in to storage temporarily.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">If you need some assistance with heavy lifting and getting things to storage, find a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/handyman\">local handyman<\/a>\u00a0to help you out.<\/div>\n<h3>Greenery<\/h3>\n<p>Create a calm and inviting atmosphere by adding some healthy, green plants to your home\u2019s indoor and outdoor areas. \u00a0Little potted herbs\u00a0perched on the window sill can freshen up the aesthetic of the kitchen. \u00a0Hire larger plants if you don\u2019t want to purchase them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.co.uk\/removals\/moving-help\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/apartment34.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Luft8.jpg\" alt=\"selling and moving staging greenery\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/\">BLOGLOVIN&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Good smells<\/h3>\n<p>Make your home smell inviting by roasting some coffee beans or baking fresh bread on the day of the open house.<\/p>\n<h2>Selling and moving<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019re on the home stretch when you&#8217;ve sold your property and the time comes to sort out furniture removal and storage. If you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ve got access to a van or small truck and the manpower to do the moving yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>Need some help with the moving process? Connect with a number of skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/moving\/london\/\">removals professionals\u00a0in London<\/a> on Airtasker.<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re putting your home on the market, there are a number of things to do in preparation for selling and moving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4868,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2160,396,2862],"tags":[1344,1027,1309,1025,1346,1348],"language":["en-GB"],"class_list":["post-5090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving","category-other-gb","category-service-guides","tag-furniture-removal-gb","tag-home-cleaning-gb","tag-maintenance-gb","tag-moving-gb","tag-repairs-gb","tag-selling-home-gb"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast 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