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Selling Tips
Preparing your home for sale
"You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression"
First impressions are important to ensure you achieve a premium price for the sale of your property.
So, what are the elements that count? There are a lot of them. To help you prepare, we have provided a list of things to think about when preparing your property for sale. This is only a guide and please don't forget we are available to help you decide what things may be most important to your individual property...
Once your home has been tidied up, consider professional photography to capture your home at its best. Not only is a professional photographer skilled at capturing the right mood for your home, their cameras are far more capable of capturing angles and lighting not possible on regular cameras. Have you ever tried to take a photo of a bathroom? The right lens used by a professional makes this easy!
Gardens are important - Your front garden is the where potential buyer's first see your property and sum up its personality. If required, begin improving your front garden the moment you decide to put your property on the market.
Don't forget the garage or driveway! - Many people like to drive past a property before inspection to decide if it has the potential to be what they're looking for. Keep the garden paths and driveways swept and clean and consider giving fences and garage doors a lick of paint to freshen up your property's exterior.
Approaching the house - has it been a while since those outside windows and frames have had some attention? Gleaming windows are like the eyes to your home's soul. They show your house is loved and well cared for. Repair everything that needs fixing, even if it means hiring a handyman to fix those loose steps and replace those wobbly worn doorhandles.
Please, do come in - Presenting a tidy, yet lived in home with plenty of light and space will do wonder for it's attraction. Often, all that's required is a good wash and vacuum but if stains remain on walls or ceilings, they may need painting. Using lighter colours will make a room seem bigger.
There's nothing like the aroma of brewed coffee and freshly baked bread or biscuits - at least ensure there are no unpleasant odours wafting around. It's amazing how prevalent the smell of a place remain in peoples minds so make sure you're creating a desirable memory!
Warm and cosy or cool and inviting? - On a cold winters day, there's nothing more inviting than an open fire, or at least a warm, cosy house. On a hot summers day, have air conditioning or fans operating long before open for inspection.
Cut the clutter - Show off the rooms to their best advantage. An uncluttered room can create a feeling of relaxed openness so box away as much clutter as you can. Remember, you are selling your property, not the furniture.
Little things make a big difference - Small touches like a fresh vase of flowers, plants, rugs and paintings help create a welcoming aura. Check all lights are working and open the curtains.
Make sure everything sparkles - Kitchens and bathrooms are two areas buyers are often most interested in, so have yours looking spotless. It may help to replace the shower curtain, toilet seat and towels.
Gentle music creates a nice ambience - the mood, temperature and smell of your home are all central to making your property more attractive to buyers. Have light music playing softly. Dreamy pop or classical music is perfect.
