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Private house sales - Making your sale a success!
First impressions are vital when selling your property, we have devised a list of helpful hints on making your sale a success. We want the potential purchasers to feel like your home will be their new home.
It might sound obvious, but the cleaner and tidier your house is, the better chance you have of selling your home.
Mow the lawns and make sure the gardens are tidy.
Flowering hanging baskets and pots look attractive and welcoming and are well worth the investment.
Ensure all paintwork is in good condition, particularly paying attention to the entrance door to your home. If necessary give a quick coat.
Spring clean your home and keep it tidy when conducting a viewing.
Your kitchen is the heart of your home, which means no washing up left on the drainer and a sparkling cooker.
Make sure carpets and floors are vacuumed and swept.
Ensure bedrooms are tidy and beds are made, especially childrens.
Your bathroom should be gleaming; it is one of the rooms which can really help make an impression.
Neutral colours and de-cluttering rooms will promote a sense of space.
Pay attention to smells, because potential purchasers will when viewing your home. It sounds obvious, but a pleasant smelling home with the aroma of fresh fragrant flowers, air fresheners, pot pourri or a pot of coffee is much more likely to appeal to buyers. If you put in a little effort you could make a tremendous difference when it comes to marketing your home.
In preparation gather all paperwork together making a portfolio in readiness for a serious potential purchaser who may want to see them. E.g. EPC's utility bills, and any guarantees of any works that have been undertaken on your property.
When taking a picture of the front view of your property it is advisable to remove any cars, caravans etc from the driveway that may be obstructing the view of your home.
Be vigilant when giving people information and arranging viewings.
Most people contacting you will genuinely be interested in buying your home. When arranging a viewing, ensure you do not to tell anyone exactly when your home will be empty. When someone is viewing your home, it is advisable to have someone with you and to ensure all valuables are out of sight.
Always take the full details of people, who view your home, including their:
Name
Address
Contact telephone numbers including a landline telephone number
When conducting a viewing take control by giving the potential viewers a tour around your home. Point out all the positive points of your home, after all no one knows your home better than you do.
