Selling Tips

PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE

INSIDE PRESENTATION

  • Ensure your house is clean and tidy
  • Think about storing excess furniture or hiring furniture if required
  • Make sure all doors work well (handles turn and lock smoothly and doors don’t jam)
  • Open curtains to allow as much light in as possible
  • Remove clutter, clear surfaces of non vital items
  • Rub oil into door hinges to promote smooth noise free movement

OUTSIDE PRESENTATION
  • Replace all cracked or broken glass
  • Make sure all gates work well
  • Remove leaves and sticks from gutters
  • Repair broken fences or missing palings
  • Mow lawns, weed and mulch where necessary

INSPECTIONS / OPEN HOMES
  • Be out of the house when buyers inspect as they will feel more comfortable
  • Make sure the house is a comfortable temperature
  • Brew some coffee before each inspection (freshly ground is best) the aroma creates pleasant associations for buyers
  • Ensure your agent knows what makes your house a home – explain why it has that special ’feel’ for you, point out its highlights. This will help the agent and marketing staff create materials that really capture the feeling of the home