27/08/2026
A couple of valuations today and both homeowners asked me the same thing…
“What should I do to get my house ready to go on the market? Do I need to redecorate?”
In most cases, no! Unless it really needs it, I wouldn’t spend lots of time and money redecorating when the next owner may come in and change it anyway.
But a few little things can make a BIG difference:
✨ Touch up any obvious marks or tired paintwork
✨ Declutter, declutter, declutter! Clear kitchen worktops, hallways, dressing tables and shelves, and hide those little piles of stuff we all have
✨ Give the outside some love too. Trim bushes, tidy the garden, paint a tired fence and make the front door look welcoming
Decluttering is probably my biggest one. You want buyers looking at the space, not your stuff. Some people really struggle to see past clutter and imagine themselves living there.
And never underestimate kerb appeal. Buyers are forming an opinion before they’ve even walked through the front door. 🏡
With the Bank Holiday coming up, it’s actually the perfect time for a little house-prep weekend!
I’ll do a more detailed video with all my tips for getting your home market-ready soon 👀