Whether you are working on a development of houses that is small or large, there is a good possibility that you will be employing the use of a show home. This is a vital tool for selling on the rest of the plots on the development, as it gives potential buyers an insight into what a finished home would look like.
Not only this, but it gives people a chance to understand what their lifestyle would be like living there. Let us use the capital as an example: London show homes should be done up to a high standard in a way that will appeal to a busy professional who plays hard and works hard. Those who want to country cottage look would probably be looking outside of the M25. So keep this in mind when you are staging your show home, along with these other considerations:
Colour theme
What colours will you use in the show home? There is a common theme of using yellow paint to “brighten the place up”, but you should think about whether this is really the best option. Most buyers prefer something relatively neutral so they can envisage their own furnishings and colour schemes inside. Yet you can still use colour in a minimalistic way, whether a feature wall or even just in some of the accessories. Duck egg blue is quite calming so this could work well, especially in a kitchen.
Finishing touches
A show home should always be completed to the best standard possible, as this is what people will judge as a finished house by the builders. They won’t want to see bits hanging off or loose wires as they may feel like their own house will be built like this too. If you spot any problems, get these fixed as quickly as you can - it could make all the difference to a sale.
Sense of space
Another thing that people will want to see is plenty of available space for them to live in comfortably. It is common for new builds to have smaller room dimensions than many older homes, but it is how you make the space work effectively. This means that custom built storage units can be perfectly functional in an alcove, and so on. Of course, many people will gladly give up one storage cupboard if it means that they can have an en-suite bathroom or even one off their hallway. However you should always think about the element of space, even by using smaller pieces of furniture if necessary.
Level of lighting
Finally, how light is the space that you are showing people around in? If energy saving light bulbs are in operation, make sure that these are turned on ahead of time so they have time to reach their full brightness; this is especially important in the winter months. Even in the summer, you should think about lighting solutions that can give a place that “light and airy” feel that many homebuyers are looking for.