- Kerb appeal – Making sure everything’s shipshape outside as well as inside will help show your property in the best possible light. Touching up the paintwork and clearing your driveway of moss and leaves will not only help keep your home well maintained, it adds to kerb appeal which can be especially important if you have a for sale board up.
- Kitchen – For many people, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and one of the rooms that a buyer will pay particular attention to when searching online. Tidying away some of your less frequently used appliances and making sure that you have free worktops will enable a potential buyer to visualise the space on offer. And replacing tired-looking doorknobs and handles can provide an instant lift.
- Living Room – Our living rooms are where we spend a great deal of time, and so can be a dealbreaker for some when it comes to viewing potential properties. To put yours in the best light, tidy away any clutter, plump your sofa cushions and deadhead any houseplants.
- Entrance Hall – First impressions count, so making sure that you capture the attention of buyers from the off is important. To declutter your hallway, minimise the number of coats hanging near your door and tuck away any shoes. Doing both of these will help make your entranceway look wider and neater, allowing people to look through into the rest of the home without being distracted.
- Garden – If you have a garden, terrace or balcony, clearing away any debris from the winter months can make a big difference to the appearance of your home. Re-defining any flower beds and cutting the grass will allow a prospective buyer to visualise the space better.
- Bedroom – Bedrooms are not usually considered a decision-maker when it comes to purchasing a home, but a wow factor bedroom could help sway a buyer with their final verdict. Ironing your duvet covers, plumping scatter cushions and making sure any clothes are put away or are organised neatly – especially if you have open wardrobes – can all help with a bedroom's overall appeal and sense of calm.
- Bathroom – Giving your bathroom a deep clean can make a big difference. Scrubbing the grouting will give your bathroom that extra sparkle and folding your towels neatly and organising any products will give it the extra edge.
The new year is the perfect time for a household refresh. Decluttering your home will give you a clean and productive environment in which to embark on all your resolutions for 2025.
And if you’re gearing up for a spring sale, presenting your home in the best possible way for viewings is a great place to start.
Understandably, getting to grips with your entire home can be an overwhelming task. If you are unsure where to begin we asked some of our agents to rank rooms in order of importance. Here’s what they say: