How to make your home stand out

When selling your property, making your home stand out from the crowd is important. If you’re eager to sell this summer so you can get moving, here’s how to make your home stand out and leave a lasting impression on potential buyers.

Break tradition

When you think of a distinctive colour palette, you might picture a maximalist’s dream and a minimalist’s nightmare. However, in reality, there is a sweet spot in the middle that is truly impactful if you’re able to tap into it. Your colour scheme can be bold and daring without overwhelming the room. Whether it’s a splash of cherry red balanced with off-white, or cool peach invigorated by burnt orange, embrace the unexpected by choosing colours that you won’t see in many homes.

Focus on the exterior

House hunters aren’t just interested in your interior – let your garden steal the show. Enhancing your home’s kerb appeal is a surefire way to grab attention and generate interest. Consider giving your front door a fresh coat of paint, adding potted plants or flowers, and ensuring your lawn is well-maintained. A welcoming and visually appealing exterior will entice potential buyers to explore further.

Make your office ergonomic

Since the pandemic, most home hunters are on the lookout for homes that they’d happily spend their nine-to-five in. If you want to make your home stand out from the crowd, this ergonomic little room is likely the best place to start. Implement some leafy plants or indoor trees to create a fresh, airy feel without having to overspend, invest in some organising supplies such as paper trays and folders to keep clutter at bay, and consider installing shelves or units to enhance the room’s functionality.

Invest time into a deep clean

It might seem like a given, but nothing makes a dazzling first impression quite like clean and shiny surfaces. One thorough deep clean should suffice, and afterwards, you might have to spend time on smaller, routine touch-ups between viewings just to maintain that ‘unlived-in’ feeling.

Dress to impress

Dressing up your space can be as simple as a well-placed vase of flowers, a hanging mirror on a bare wall, or a freshly-ironed tablecloth to breathe some life into your home. It’s best to keep things simple and choose your décor tactfully as you wouldn’t want to buy anything you can’t take with you.

Create an inviting ambience

When potential buyers walk into your home, you want them to feel welcomed and instantly at ease. Pay attention to details that can enhance the overall ambience, such as playing soft background music, setting a pleasant scent, and opening curtains to let in natural light. The goal is to create an atmosphere that makes buyers feel like they could easily call your place home.

Stage with purpose

Professional staging can make a significant difference in how your home is perceived. Consider enlisting the help of a professional stager to arrange furniture, art, and accessories to maximise the flow and functionality of each room. Staging helps potential buyers visualise the potential of the space and showcases your home’s best qualities.

Is your wonderful home ready for the market? Contact your local Guild Member to start your moving journey.

Financial Services

Contact a specialist from Aston & Co Financial Services for help with finding the right mortgage.

Read What Our
Customers Say

Jodie Skinner

From the beginning, our experience with Michael and Rhys has been brilliant. Whenever we had a question to ask or needed some additional information, they were both just a phone call away and were always happy to provide us with an answer. As first time buyers, they made us feel ...

Sue Smith

We can’t fault Aston and co in Syston, for their handling of the sale of our property. We were kept up to date weekly and nothing was too much trouble. Both Micheal and Rhys were approachable and very professional. I would definitely recommend using them for an efficient and hassle ...

Andy

Having had issues with other agents, we came to Astons who gave us an honest appraisal of our house – not overpricing it like others to gain business. Michael and Rhys are a great partnership and Rhys being local was able to provide viewers with information that other agents hadn’t. ...

Andy Freer

Recently sold our house with Aston & Co. We honestly could not have asked for more. From the moment Michael came to value the house, to the day to day communication from Rhys we have not had to chase them once. Michael and Rhys are a great partnership and a ...

V Pears

We chose Aston & Co in Syston to handle the sale of our property. We were kept up to date regularly and Michael and Rhys dealt with all matters efficiently and quickly.We would definitely recommend using them for an efficient and hassle-free move.

Gareth Mueller

We bought a house from a vendor who used Astons & Co as their agent. Rhys was helpful and professional from start to finish and regularly kept us in the loop with how things were progressing. Communication was efficient and swift all the way through.

Julie Pearson

From the first visit to value our property to the final phone call informing us of completion Rhys and Michael at the Syston office have been brilliant, down to earth, realistic with valuation very easy to get in touch with.Making everything less stressful.Regular updates were very reassuring . I would ...

Charlotte Hings

The team at Astons are great. They’re really down to earth, take time to listen and help resolve anything they can for you.Their communication is excellent as they always keep you in the loop with what is happening with your sale. They keep both seller and purchaser happy.Fees are reasonable ...

Julie Perkins

We have recently used Aston & Co to sell our property. At all times we received regular reports from them on interest and following viewings . When our property sold Astons managed the chain keeping all parties fully informed and I believe that without their input our sale would have ...

Tina Poole

Michael and Rhys handled both our sale and purchases. They had good local knowledge, their valuation turned out to be on point. Our sale viewings were nearly all on the same day and we accepted an offer very quickly. We were kept up to date regularly with that and our ...

How Much is Your Property Worth?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation.