The hallway in your home is the very first reception space. It is essential that you make a good impression to your potential buyer.
Your hallway needs to feel welcoming. If buyers like your hallway they will want to continue to view your property. This is the first place your buyer will notice if your home is well-kept or untidy, fresh or smelly and light or dark.
Stand back and take a look at your hallway, what do you have stored or even dumped here? It is time clear the space and get rid of the stuff that is making your hallway look smaller than it actually is.
Coats and shoes
Do you have so many coats that they are falling off the hooks? Put them away! Coats that are rarely worn can get put away in wardrobes upstairs or even tucked away in a cupboard. Avoid the temptation to throw your jacket on the stairs or over the newel post on the stairs. If you have have a nice feature staircase you need to show it off not hide it.
Shoes can also be a problem in this area as this is where they usually get kicked off here and left in piles. Consider investing in a shoe rack to avoid this. If they have to be in the hallway, store them neat and tidy and get rid of muddy smelly trainers.
Daily Life
Daily life needs to be hidden away. By this I mean keys, post and even kid's school bags. If you have a pram or a child's car seat, put them in the car whilst viewings are taking place. You need to make your hallway feel as spacious as possible.
If your hallway is dark, try adding some feature lighting. Flowers add colour and polished flooring will make it look cleaner. The above photo tells us that this is a well cared for home.
Your hallway greets your prospective buyer and its the final lasting impression as they leave.
What does your hallway say about you?
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Would you like tailor made advice to help you sell your home? If so, please call Paul today on 01279 426888 or email paul.harten@belvoir.co.uk
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