As the weather gets warmer and thoughts turn to selling property, a Durham interior design expert is offering a new service to people who want to sell their homes in the fastest possible time.
Violet Harrison, who runs Violet Interiors, offers a first aid makeover designed to give the best possible first impression of a property to a prospective buyer. Simple to remedy things such as a frayed carpets, stains or too much clutter can mean the difference between a quick sale and the house remaining unsold for a long period of time. Very often the people living in the home are too close to see the pitfalls.
Violet’s “Home First Aid” service involves an initial visit where considerations such as property condition both inside and out, decoration, room layout and the general cleanliness and presentation of the property are looked at. The client then gets a detailed report with recommendations including advice on colour schemes, how to de-clutter and ways to emphasise the positive aspects of the house.
“Everyone thinks that their own taste in interior design is the best, but to sell a property fast, you have to appeal to the masses,” said Violet. “With Home First Aid, we rearrange, de-clutter and utilise current trends, but more importantly, we work towards creating a great first impression for the potential buyer.”
Violet’s first success came when she was asked to help an elderly couple who were having trouble selling their £800,000 home where they had lived for more than 30 years. The property had accumulated masses of clutter together with noticeable wear and tear which had had put off potential buyers. Violet’s impartial, fresh eyes coming through the door led to a de-cluttering exercise, a coat of neutral coloured paint and a few minor repairs and a quick sale. Her latest success was a Newcastle city centre flat which sold after just two viewings.
“Less than one half of a percent of the sale price spent on good quality advice can make all the difference to a sale,” said Violet. “Sellers dictate what price they want for their property, but it is usually the price buyers are prepared to pay that swings the deal. My job is to ensure that buyers are more than happy to pay the sellers asking price. After all first taste tells but first aid sells.”
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Photograph shows Violet Harrison in the Newcastle city centre flat that sold after just two viewings.
Media information Keith Newman 07814 397951
Violet Harrison 0191 374 1815 Email: style@violetinteriors.co.uk
