Lose the Clutter, Clean and Set the Stage to Sell! This advice applies anytime you sell a property but particularly when that property is falls in the luxury category (usually R10m and upwards).
When buyers are looking at a multi-million rand home, they expect to see something that looks like a million dollars. They don't expect to see your clothes lying all over the place on the sofa and doors that won't shut properly.
Dealing with Clutter includes personal family photos. That photo of you and your favorite politician may be something you're proud of, but it may turn off a buyer who votes for the opposition. Rather put them away. It will give you an edge on packing up when your home is sold if you've already boxed the personal items.
Most luxury home owners have household help to keep their homes clean. It's easy for someone who cleans a home to get into a routine that may skip some of the things a stranger (prospective buyer) will notice immediately. The surfaces get polished but do they get into the corners? Buyers (especially if they really like the place and are considering putting in an offer) may open cupboards and look under sinks that you never notice. Don't let them find a collection of dust. Ask the household staff to give everything a thorough cleaning before you list, and keep it maintained in best condition during the viewing/selling period.
Take an honest look at your home and decide if it looks like a luxury home. Would you be bowled over by it if you didn't live there? If the answer is no, you may want to do a bit of staging. If you need more advice on staging, I have a professional home staging team who can help.
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