Decorating Tips – Selling Your Property In Spain

When you are selling your property in Spain, it can never hurt to make your home as inviting as possible to those viewing it. The feeling of the house can be as important as the location and price to those who decide to see your home.

Light and Air

Viewers hoping to find the perfect property for sale in Spain are attracted by the climate and outdoor lifestyle. Therefore, it is beneficial to present your home in a way that will allow as much light and air in as possible. Clean all windows and doors, replace any heavy curtains with lighter fabric, and open windows and doors wherever possible to let in both the light, the sea breeze, and the smells of the Mediterranean when showing your home.

Make space!

Regardless of the size your home, space is important to anybody searching for a villa to buy in Spain, even for those who are looking for a small apartment or bungalow. It is best to make your home less personal by de-cluttering but, do keep a view photographs and trinkets around so that it doesn’t look un-homely. It’s a fine balance the potential buyer will need to be able to imagine themselves in your home and visualise their own belonging there but, a completely blank canvas might make your house feel unwelcoming. Consider replacing some pictures with mirrors, these are a great way to reflect light and give the illusion of a larger space, use frames that complement your décor.

Spanish Charm!

Try to remember when you were first buying a villa in the Costa Blanca and remember the feeling of excitement trying to find a charming new home with a Spanish feel to it. Newcomers, if they are not looking for a newly built, modern property, will want to find something that is traditionally Spanish and a true escape from the home they may have in their own country. Clean and polish and traditional features including terracotta and mosaic tiles, wrought iron and those beautiful wooden beams might need freshening with a clean and some wood stain.

Be Neutral

Although you may love bright colours, allow the natural light outside your property to provide this with the sea, sun, sky, trees, and plants, inside use a more neutral colour which will reflect these natural colours and make rooms feel spacious. To accent any traditional Spanish colours, use throw cushions, rugs, blankets, and a few pieces of art.

Kitchens and Bathroom

Clear counter tops of utensils, potions and lotions and put any unnecessary appliances away so that the surfaces appear to be plentiful. Visitors who are looking for a property to buy in Spain can sometimes be nosey and look inside cupboards so do make sure these have been organises and old, unused, or out of date items disposed of.

Staging

Indoors:- Those selling a villa in the Costa Blanca will appreciate that competition may be high so make sure that you stage your home to be as relevant as possible. Set the dining table with some simple place settings and a centre piece showing potential buyers that they could enjoy hosting a dinner party here. Do the same with the Sitting room by arranging furniture so that there is an enticing area for conversations with friends. A table lamp and throw blanket can add to the creation of a welcoming atmosphere.

Outdoors:- Clean the patio areas, jet wash if necessary and weed borders, arrange the garden furniture in an inviting way to create an outdoor entertaining area that is also relaxing. Make sure there are welcoming shady areas and that everything is sparklingly clean.

Go the extra mile (or kilometre)!

Create a more lasting impression to sell your villa in the Costa Blanca by making your home as welcoming as possible with fresh flowers and pot plants. Pleasant fragrances can be enticing but, don’t choose anything too overpowering. Make sure any minor repairs have been dealt with, potential buyers might be put off by a simple sticky door, loose handle, or the sound of dripping from a tap.

Conclusion

You don’t need to completely overhaul your home. Hamiltons of London will have given you a sensible and realistic valuation based on its location and condition, but these simple DIY touches can speed the process up, making your home attractive to anyone looking for a property to buy on the Costa Blanca.