Selling Tips

Amazingly, it is estimated that over 50% of houses are sold even before the prospective buyers open your front door. The immediate 'road appeal' can have a huge visual and emotional impact and create a large influence on the way to your property is perceived upon closer inspection.

Things to Think About

Take pictures of your house and look at them from a buyer's perspective. Would you buy the house? Thinking from a buyers point of view instead of a seller's will enable you to make the necessary improvements in order to make your home more appealing.

Clean windows inside and out. More light will flood in with this simple step and make the rooms appear larger and homier.

De-clutter your house. A prospective buyer wants to be able to imagine their own belongings in the property, so making your house tidy is essential. Less clutter will also help make rooms appear larger.

Make sure the front of your property looks appealing and inviting with a weed free garden and maybe some attractive pot plants.

Some Tips to Help Present Your Home in the Best Possible Way

• A general spring clean will freshen the look and the air
• Ensure your kitchen is spotless and the working areas are uncluttered
• Bathrooms and toilets should be gleaming
• Make sure wardrobes are tidy to highlight a sense of space
• Mirrors in smaller rooms can also convey a feeling of spaciousness
• Attend to any little maintenance jobs such as sticking doors or windows, dripping taps, etc
• Make sure the temperature is comfortable
• Outside lighting is a must for evening inspections
• Ensure your pets are secure so that they won't annoy visitors

A Final Checklist

• Open blinds and curtains
• Open windows to let in the fresh air
• Turn on lights in dark rooms or at night
• Clean and straighten rugs
• Vacuum and dust each room
• Make the house a comfortable room temperature (A/C on in the summer, heater on in the winter)
• Deoderise pet areas and secure pets
• Tidy grounds and garden

'Presentation is everything...and it's often what sells the emotional appeal of a property'