Selwyn Times: March 06, 2019

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Presenting your home for sale?
The presentation of your home
doesn’t mean spending thousands
on an upgrade either! So why
wouldn’t you want to do everything
possible to make it appealing to
prospective purchasers?
Street appeal
The exterior of your home is the first
thing buyers will see, so the property
needs to look well-kept and inviting. Take
a look at your place from the street and
see it through a buyer’s eyes. So, cut the
lawns, trim trees, plants and hedges, add
some garden lights and place a nice pot or
plant by the front door. Ensure the house
exterior is cleaned or freshened with new
paint if necessary, hose down drives, paths
and fences, put stylish new numbers on
the house and perhaps buy a funky new
letter box!
Make an entrance
Even if your entrance or hallway is
small, you can still give it some wow! A
large mirror adds light and makes an
entrance look twice the size. Fresh flowers,
candles or a stylish piece of art create an
inviting first impression. Ensure floors are
clean whether timber, tiles or carpet.
Create space
Light, air and space are three key
factors in presenting a home to the
best advantage. Open up curtains
and windows and use lamps and light
fittings for mood and ambience. Arrange
furniture to maximise space and remove
items that make the room appear
cramped.
Fresh feel
Freshen rooms with new paint if
necessary, but aim for neutral tones which
are more versatile for buyers. Add a splash
of colour in cushions, throws, artwork or
a vase of flowers. Invest in a new duvet or
bedspread and always make the bed!
Clear out clutter
Storage space sells but clutter
complicates! Clean out your cupboards,
shelves and garage, and get rid of
unnecessary clutter. Buyers inspect
wardrobes and cupboards so tidy them up
and reduce the number of photos, books,
nicknacks on display – they distract
buyers, too!
Beautify the bathroom
Replace or resurface fittings if necessary,
but otherwise you can simply beautify
your bathroom with thorough and
fastidious cleaning, thick opulent towels,
a tray of beautiful soaps and some lush,
green plants. Invest in a new shower
curtain or laundry hamper, and maybe a
sleek, modern towel rail.
Clean clean clean
Cleaning is a mandatory part of
selling your home: have carpets, rugs
and upholstery commercially cleaned
and sanitised, clean drapes and blinds to
look like new, polish glass and furniture,
wash down all surfaces and fittings in
the bathroom and kitchen, clean all light
fittings, wash windows inside and out,
deodorise your home to eliminate any
odours from pets, cooking or smoke.
Outdoor spaces
Even a small patio, deck or terrace
can be enhanced with a café table and
chairs. Add some colourful accessories –
placemats, candle lamps, pots and plants,
and there you have an extra living area.
If space is not limited, hang a hammock,
string some outdoor lights, position a
garden sculpture or create a water feature
that buyers will love.
Hire a handyman
Squeaking doors, dripping taps, cracked
tiles, broken fences, leaking toilets or
appliances that don’t work are a turn-off
for buyers. If you can’t repair or replace
things yourself, then hire a handyman to
make sure everything in your home works
as it should.
Finish it first
Buyers want to see a finished home,
not one that’s still being fixed! So finish
everything before you list your home
for sale, then launch it onto the market
when it looks its absolute best – you have
nothing to lose and everything to gain!
Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 6 Tennyson Street ROLLESTON rolleston@pb.co.nz Office 03 929 0306
Stylish entertainer
Modern design and comfort
WEB ID ROU65145
LEESTON
65 Selwyn Street
This stunning 4 bedroom home is an entertainers dream
offering a large kitchen with butlers pantry and lots of
storage space. Open-plan dining/ living with new heatpump
and fabulous indoor/ outdoor flow, beautiful
views out to the gardens and lawns. A stylish bathroom
and separate shower room offer ease and comfort. A
great laundry/utility room that offers space and storage.
This home has been beautifully renovated in neutral
tones with family living in mind.
pb.co.nz
VIEW Sunday 10 Mar 1.00 - 1.30pm
Penny Dadson-Clausen
Mobile 027 895 5943
Office 03 929 0306
pennyd@pb.co.nz
BUYERS $499,000+
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WEB ID LEU66544
LEESTON
22 Friars Lane
View By Appointment
This beautifully designed 377m2 family home is
available now. And there`s plenty of room for all the
family and friends with 6 bedrooms and sprawling living
spaces. The kitchen area offers a 6-burner gas hob, walkin
pantry and large central breakfast island and, with the
open-plan living/dining area with log fire, this is a
perfect `family-hub`. The indoor/outdoor flow from here Penny Dadson-Clausen
onto the spacious, sheltered veranda makes entertaining
Mobile 027 895 5943
and alfresco dining a real pleasure.
Office 03 929 0306
pennyd@pb.co.nz
BUYERS $895,000+
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