Information For Property Sellers

How you can help with your sale

Presenting your property in its best light

There are a number of things you can do to make your property appear more appealing to potential purchasers – any you don’t have to go to the lengths of baking bread either!

1. Reduce clutter

Over the years most of us tend to build up quite a collection of possessions. One or two pieces beautifully displayed will draw the eye but more than this can distract. For views to be able to imagine how their furniture would look in each of your rooms you need to keep it simple. You might find it helpful to put any unnecessary items into storage for the duration.

2. Keep colours neutral

Because people’s tastes vary greatly, if you can, try to keep carpets and walls to safe neutral colours. They also help rooms appear more spacious and let in the maximum amount of light, both of which are very important to buyers.

3. Keep everything neat and tidy

A tidy house looks well cared for, especially if you to the lengths of making up the beds with fresh linen and ensuring under-stairs cupboards, for example, don’t shower unsuspecting viewers with mountains of suitcases and golf equipment!

4. Keep your house well aired

Reducing humidity or damp odours etc.

5. Maintain your property’s exterior and grounds

First impressions count so it helps to refresh paintwork and keep any gardens/grounds well maintained.

6. A few seasonal tricks

Introduce a few vases of fresh flowers, open French windows in the summer or light a fire in the winter. Always try to make your home appear welcoming. If you have a gate, for example, leave it open. If you can give your viewers a feel of nostalgia or cosiness, you’re half way there!