We're preparing our house for sale. It's only 2 years old so there's not loads to do structurally but it still feels like a lot of work. We decided not to consult a stylist, due to cost, but would appreciate any tips people have to improve sale prospects. Photos are being taken next Monday.
One side fence is being replaced. The contractor injured himself on another job yesterday so there's a delay to finish. We need to get some soil and fix up the backyard & plant some trees. That now has to be next weekend. Out the front, we have a DIY espalier frame with heritage apple trees. I don't want to spend the money to make it look prettier, so I'm wondering, do we pull it out or just leave it?
How important is it to depersonalise the house? We have some lovely family canvas photos on the wall. We have had some advice to remove them. Others say it doesn't matter.
We're decluttering as much as possible. I want it to look nice, but also need to live here. Do people prefer something that looks like a show home or are a few homely touches ok?
I also need to get the oven cleaned. I am so not going to try doing that myself.