Sell the dream, sell your home

STYLING your property is one of the most important things you can do to get a sale across the line.

It has the immediate ability to make a buyer feel at home. If your own decor leaves a little to be desired, there are furniture hire companies that specialise in styling a property for sale.

They have interior designers who will give you professional advice on how to present your property at its best.

Once they know the location and size of your property, they can suggest styles and pieces that would work best.

If you're on a strict budget, concentrate on these main areas: ◗ Living and dining areas

◗ Master bedroom

◗ Main bathroom

◗ One outdoor area

These are the key photographs that a real estate agent is going to use.

Then do a good tidy up of the remaining rooms so they’re clean and uncluttered. Styling is especially important if you’re selling an investment property because selling an empty home isn’t effective.

You want to make it look so comfortable that the buyers never want to leave.

If you’re using a furniture hire company, their fee should include delivery and collection after the duration of your real estate campaign.

Remember – selling your home has nothing to do with your personal style. Selling the dream should be the focus.

PHOTO: THINKSTOCK Styling your property is one of the most important things to do as part of the selling process.

PHOTOS: THINKSTOCK If you are on a strict budget during your home’s sale, focus on styling the living or dining area, the master bedroom and the main bathroom.