Preparation Tips

As a seller, you need to present your home so that it meets the needs of the greatest buying audience in order to realise your best sale price. Following the tips listed below can ensure that your house is looking its best and will appeal to its viewers.

1. Finish any incomplete DIY jobs.
2. Carry out non-essential repairs that may put off a potential buyer, such as replacing broken tiles, and filling and painting over cosmetic cracks in walls.
3. Fix things such as dripping taps and make sure that everything works properly.
4. Tidy up the décor - touch up chipped woodwork and fix or replace loose wallpaper.
5. Redecorate where necessary such as painting the front door and toning down any loud colours.
6. Replace any badly worn carpets.
7. Cover or replace unattractive furniture.
8. Fit some ready made radiator covers, and smarten up those unsightly radiators.
9. Maximise light by checking that all the light bulbs are working.
10. De-clutter - either discard or pack away anything that doesn't enhance the appearance of a room or the garden.
11. De-personalise - reduce your personal items to the minimum - this includes removing photographs, posters and knickknack collections.
12. Eradicate any animal smells and pet hair, and make sure that any litter trays are hidden well away when prospective buyers come to view.
13. Carry out a really thorough spring clean from top to bottom. Make certain you clean all the windows inside and out, and really ensure that the kitchen and bathrooms are gleaming.
14. Make sure your garden looks as smart as the house - mow the lawn, trim the borders and hedges, and fix or paint anything that is broken or worn.