How to value your property before selling it

Selling a property is often an important moment in an owner's life. To get the best price for your property, it's essential to enhance its value before putting it on the market. Through targeted actions such as cosmetic improvements, light renovations and careful presentation, you can maximise its value. At DS Exception, we'll be with you every step of the way to help you maximise your chances.

1. Make an irresistible first impression with home staging

Home staging is a highly effective technique for improving the appearance of a property without the need for major works. It involves depersonalising the space and staging it to appeal to as many people as possible. Here are a few key elements of home staging to apply before a sale:

• Neutralise colours: Use soothing, neutral colours that appeal to a wide range of buyers

• Declutter rooms: Remove personal items and bulky furniture to create a feeling of space.

• Maximise natural light: Open the curtains and let in as much light as possible to make rooms more welcoming and spacious.

Bonus tip: Calling in a home staging professional can considerably increase the perceived value of your property, often at a reasonable cost.

2. Invest in small, high-impact renovation projects

Before putting your property up for sale, it may be a good idea to carry out some minor renovation work. These minor improvements can quickly increase the perceived value of your property. Here are a few ideas to consider:

• Repaint the walls: a fresh coat of paint will immediately give the interior a new look.

• Refresh the kitchen and bathroom: Replacing door handles, installing a modern worktop or fitting new taps can transform the appearance of these key rooms.

• Improve the lighting: Modern lighting can radically change the atmosphere of a room. Opt for modern light fittings and warm light bulbs.

  
  

Bonus tip: small-scale renovations often offer a high return on investment when it comes to selling. By improving strategic areas such as the kitchen and bathroom, you increase the chances of convincing a potential buyer.

At DS Exception, we'll help you identify the work you need and work with our partner renovation companies to carry out these small jobs in the best possible conditions. You don't have to worry about a thing, we take care of everything.

3. Optimise outdoor spaces

Don't overlook the impact of outdoor spaces on the value of your property. A well-maintained garden or balcony can make all the difference to a buyer, especially in urban areas where outdoor space is in short supply. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of your outside space:

• Create relaxation areas with simple outdoor furniture and plants to give buyers something to look forward to.

• Maintain your green spaces by mowing the lawn and trimming the hedges.

• Clean terraces and balconies to create a welcoming outdoor space.

Thanks to our landscaping partners and specialists in outdoor design, DS Exception can advise you on the improvements you need to make to enhance your outdoor spaces.

4. Call in the professionals for optimum showcasing

The visual presentation of your property is essential to attracting buyers, especially when first impressions are made online. High-quality photos can significantly increase the number of visits and improve the perception of your property.

At DS Exception, we work with specialist property photographers to capture every detail at its best. The photos taken by our experts allow you to :

• Highlight the strong points of your property, such as its spaciousness, natural light or unique architectural features.

• Attract more buyers with a hard-hitting, visually appealing advert.

• Speed up the sales process by increasing the number of visits generated by professional photos.

In addition to photos, DS Exception also offers virtual tours and 3D plans to give buyers an immersive experience even before the first visit.

5. Highlight energy and environmental benefits

With the rise in environmental concerns, the energy performance of a property has become a criterion of choice for many buyers. Before selling, you can :

• Improve insulation: Better insulation of the attic, walls or windows can not only make the house more comfortable, but also make it more attractive to energy-conscious buyers.

• Optimise the heating system: A modern, energy-efficient heating system, such as a heat pump, can tip the balance in your favour..

Bonus tip: Don't forget to have an Energy Performance Diagnostic carried out, and highlight the potential energy savings in the advert. This could be a key argument for buyers keen to reduce their carbon footprint.

Working in partnership with energy renovation professionals, DS Exception can help you to improve the energy performance of your property, which is an added bonus when it comes to attracting environmentally conscious buyers.

6. Make a full technical diagnosis: anticipate objections and reassure buyers

A full technical inspection is often compulsory before selling a property, but it can also be an opportunity to anticipate potential objections from buyers. Identify any technical problems (plumbing, electricity, roofing) and deal with them before the buyers discover them for themselves.

Benefit: This boosts buyers' confidence, as they know they won't have to deal with any surprises once they've bought the property.

DS Exception will help you carry out the mandatory property surveys and ensure that everything is in order before the property is put up for sale. By anticipating any potential problems, we can help you sell your property with complete peace of mind, while reassuring future buyers.

Conclusion : Complete value enhancement for a successful sale with DS Exception

Enhancing the value of your property before it goes on the market is essential if you want to get the best price for it. Thanks to targeted actions, specialised partners and tailored support from DS Exception, you can maximise your chances of selling quickly and under the best possible conditions. From minor renovation work to professional photography and technical diagnostics, we'll help you present your property in the best possible light.

Are you looking to sell your property?

Contact DS Exception today to benefit from our expertise and enhance the value of your property before it goes on sale.