Selling tips
Making your property stand out in a competitive market requires strategic preparation and presentation.
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Maximising value
The small details often make the biggest difference when it comes to creating that perfect first impression. This comprehensive guide shares our insider tips and practical advice on everything from essential home improvements and staging techniques to pricing strategies and negotiation approaches. By following these expert recommendations, you’ll position your property to attract more viewings, generate stronger interest, and ultimately secure the best possible sale price.
When moving and selling, remember to dress your home for success:
Exterior
- Keep grass and shrubs trimmed, make sure lawn is mowed and weed flower beds.
- If you have pets, clean up animal hairs regularly and secure pets when the house is being shown.
- Make any needed repairs to fences. A neat, well-painted fence gives a good first impression.
- Your front door should be refinished or painted if it shows excessive wear, polish any brass fixtures.
- Check exterior paintwork is in good condition.
Interior
- Keep your house clean and tidy at all times in case a viewing is arranged at short notice.
- Avoid using strong smelling foods and off-putting strong cleaning solutions. Some smells, eg. Baked bread, coffee brewing etc. have a positive effect.
- Touch up paintwork if needed with any left-over paint you have.
- Keep colours neutral – light colours make rooms appear fresh as well as larger.
- Keep carpets and curtains clean.
- Before a showing, open the blinds and curtains and turn on the lights, even during the day. You want the house as light as possible.
- Fresh flowers create a favoured reaction.
Consider putting excess furniture into a garden shed or garage. - On cold days, arrange for the central heating to come on before the viewing or in hot weather, open windows for fresh air.
