Sell your Marbella property with style

Sell your Marbella property with style

The expanse of coastline that takes in Marbella, swish Puerto Banús and further west along the New Golden Mile to Estepona, and beyond, has a reputation for easy-living, glamour and above all style.

This lifestyle concept is one that the architects who design the beautiful properties that overlook the sandy beaches and Mediterranean Sea have long understood - and it is something that owners looking to sell  a villa or apartment in Marbella and its neighbouring districts need to take into account.

After all, first impressions count when it comes to buying real estate wherever you are, but even more so on the Costa del Sol, where it is not simply a property people are buying, but a dream lifestyle too.

So while vendors can to a certain extent rely on the skills of the original architect to sell the outside of a home, it is up to the owners themselves to make sure potential purchasers gain the best possible impression as soon as they cross the threshold. When it comes to property style sells!

Home staging to sell your Costa del Sol property

In order to make a timely sale and at the best possible price, there are a few simple rules that don't cost the earth but can help make that crucial favourable first impression.

The aim is to impress on the minds of the potential purchaser that not only could they live in this villa or apartment, but that they could enjoy a comfortable and idyllic lifestyle too.

At the most basic level - and this costs nothing - this means ensuring your home is clean and tidy before any viewings. It may sound obvious, but it is surprising how often the first view of a home is obscured by clutter, piles of laundry and even dirty dishes in the sink.

So the first step in 'home staging' is to clean up and de-clutter! Spacious, airy and light-filled rooms are welcoming and from our experience help sell the property - and this brings us to stage two. Make sure the colour scheme is not too bright or dark. It doesn't cost much to repaint in neutral colours. Remember, this is not about your personal taste, but to provide a light, blank, canvas on which prospective owners can imagine stamping their own personality on.

The same goes for furniture. The latest interior design trends call for open spaces that flow out on to bright balconies and terraces, so consider putting any heavy and large furniture into storage.

Older floors can be boosted with well chosen rugs, although, conversely, don't hide away a beautiful marble floor. Make a feature of it - all that space you have just created can help you show it to its full advantage.

So take a look around your home and try to look at it through the buyer's eyes. A little thought can go a long way in helping to achieve a sale.