While interior design choices are very personal, not everybody shares the same taste, which means certain decor ideas are a no-no.
One piece of advice is to stay away from expensive wallpaper in any room just before selling, thinking it could help improve the saleability of the home.
While you might adore your designer wallpaper and its aesthetic, others may not take to your style choice and it could be off-putting instead.
London estate agents Petty Son and Prestwich said: “What you like, others will hate. Pure and simple. That’s fine if you’re staying put, but not the best idea if you’re thinking of moving on.”
Not only are the chances high that buyers will dislike the choice of wallpaper pattern but “it’s a fair bet some will be put off by the thought [of stripping] wallpaper”.
Removing wallpaper can be an ardous task and the estate agents added: “Creating unnecessary work for your buyers is not a savvy move.”
Neutral walls have been advised to be the best way forward when it comes to decorating a home you plan on selling; colours could include whites and beiges.
Another common mistake you may want to avoid is spending money on a bathroom renovation that involves removing the bath and putting in a shower instead.
“Buyers may be put off of a property without a bath,” the estate agent warned, which could dwindle the prospective buyer pool.
“The simple fact that so many people still enjoy luxuriating in hot water means you’re likely to slow down your sale when the time comes to move on [if you replace the bath with a shower].”
Instead, if space is limited, having a shower installed in a bath is the best bet for enhancing the likelihood of a quicker sale as it will appeal to more people.
One more bugbear of many potential buyers is the look of the flooring, which is an integral part of any home – no matter where you live.
Home Designer and Architect warned inconsistent flooring in the main areas of the home, such as hallways and living room, could put off buyers.
“When it comes to the main areas of your house, such as hallways and living rooms, consistent hardwood flooring is desired,” the publication noted.
“One of the worst mistakes people do is having two different types of hardwood flooring in high-traffic areas of the house. The most important tip is to keep everything consistent.”
This means you should have only one style of flooring that flows from the hallway into the living room, for example, to create a cohesive feel to the home.
Changing the flooring can be expensive, so if you get this right in the first place, many buyers may take that into consideration.
