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Sellers Top Tips

We all know not to judge a book by its cover, but first impressions do count - so make sure you do everything in your power to enjoy a quick and easy sale.

You know what it's like to be a potential purchaser, so try and see your property through the eyes of a buyer. To help you, we have put together some handy hints that our clients have found beneficial in the past.

External

• Inviting - make sure the front door to your property looks welcoming. Potted flowers or shrubs can really make a difference - make sure you have no evil weeds lurking in your garden too.
• Spring clean - whatever time of year it is, ensure your windows are gleaming, paintwork is washed down with hot soapy water and sweep your pathway clear of debris and leaves.
• Cut the lawn - this makes such a difference to the appearance of your garden and the smell of freshly cut grass is a natural inviting fragrance.
• Fences and gates - a quick lick of paint will bring life to a tired old fence and a drop of oil will sort out your squeaky gate.
• Rubbish - make sure you get rid of all rubbish - it looks uninviting and is not the sort of first impression that you want to make.

Internal

• De-clutter - potential buyers need to visualise what they can do with the space, so make sure you get rid of any clutter.
• How clean is your house? - A clean and tidy house is more likely to sell quickly and achieve the best price.
• Freshen up - not everyone likes pets, so if you have a cat or dog make sure you banish any nasty smells and open windows before a viewing.
• Carpets - you should consider getting them steam cleaned - it's a small investment that could potentially help sell your home quicker.
• Décor - make your property looks more appealing by touching up any scuffs with a fresh lick of paint.
• Sparkle and shine - a spray of polish and a little elbow grease will show potential buyers that your home has been well looked after.
• Fix it - make sure you replace light bulbs, fix leaking taps, mend the drawer in the kitchen or whatever else that needs doing, because unfinished jobs will send out the wrong message.
• Kitchens and bathrooms - when it comes to a viewer making an offer, these two rooms will have a massive influence. Ensure both rooms are clean, tidy and smelling fresh. Take unnecessary items off all surfaces, put clean towels in your bathroom and empty the bins.
• Fresh coffee - the smell of bread or a cake baking in the oven, they might sound like old clichés, but such delicious smells have a positive influence on purchasers. Why do you think supermarkets have a bakery in store?
• Laundry - no one wants to see your smalls drying on the radiator so make sure that the pile of ironing and the next load of washing is out of sight.

If you'd like more advice on selling your home, call us.

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