When you are selling your property, it is essential that you make the property look as attractive as possible. To make a property attractive does not mean you have to spend lots of money doing it up.
Here are some quick and practical tips on how to make your property more appealing to potential buyers :
Start with the Exterior
- Clean the widows
- Clean the front door
- Touch up and repaint any cracks
- Cut any grass and do the weeding
- Do not have obstacles getting into your house i.e bikes, outdoor toys
Now to the inside of the house
- Hover all carpets
- Wash all floors
- Clean all inside windows
- Check that all the light bulbs are working
- Tidy up all the rooms, especially living room, kitchens and bedrooms remember buyers like space not clutter.
- If you can afford to repaint all walls in a light neutral colors.
- Remove any stale smells
- Send the pets on a holiday on the day of viewings - remember not all people like pets
Be Wise
- Only accept people if they have made an appointment
- Always have a family member or friend with you when doing a house viewing
- Don't leave valuables lying around or let potential viewers know when you are at home or where your keys or safe are stored.
- Don't let the viewers enter rooms unless you accompany them.
And finally relax and enjoying being the host. No one knows your house as well as you, so be the perfect tour guide. |
