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First impressions really do count!!
Research has shown that people make up their minds about
your property in the first few minutes. Therefore: -
1) Tidy the front garden
including mowing the lawns and moving the dustbin from the
driveway.
2) Put
a fresh coat of paint on the front door. Traditional colours are
best not bold, bold bright colours.
3) Make
sure the hallway is as inviting as possible - it's usually the first
and last room visitors see. Keep coats and shoes hidden
away.
4)
Don’t underestimate the power of smell — flowers not only add colour
but also add a natural aroma. For true freshness you should spring
clean from top to bottom and then open the windows wide rather than
using strong artificial fresheners to scent the room. Not everyone
loves animals so keep them out of sight, you don’t want to draw
attention to stray pet hairs or doggy smells.
5) Be
ruthless with clutter to give the illusion of space. Make the most
of storage areas and throwaway anything not really
needed.
6)
Kitchens and bathrooms really sell houses. Clearing things from the
worktops and the top of the fridge in the kitchen makes the room
look bigger. People often open kitchen and bathroom cupboards, so
it’s a good idea to keep them tidy. Add a few accessories like a
bowl of fruit and pot pouri to make the room lived in and not too
clinical
7) Make
your kitchen pinboard an advert for the local area. Pin up local
take-away menus, and other local businesses.
8) There’s no
need to redecorate throughout, as most buyers will want to
redecorate to their own taste within a short time of moving in.
However, if one of the rooms need brightening up, always
go for
neutral colours. These will appeal to most buyers and make the room
cleaner and lighter.
Where you live can be a major selling
point and the most important factors to consider when buying a house
is Location, Location, and Location. No matter how
nice a property is the purchasers will always be put off if they do
not like the area. You are the best people to tell them about the
area. The Dearne Valley is a fantastic place to live, Be
enthusiastic!!! (but don’t lie) tell them about the new employment
prospects for the area and the new local attractions, The Earth
Centre and don’t forget to including local pubs and restaurants. If
the viewers have children enthuse about the local schools and how
well your children have done/doing. Tell them about the local
activities for the children, local shopping, bus stops, and
take-away’ s. Find out as much as you can about the people viewing
your house and use this to your advantage. The best way to show them
around is to welcome them into your home, give them a quick guided
tour, (try to keep your best room or feature in the house the last
room they visit), next give them time to look round the house by
themselves, this puts them at ease and will work to your advantage
later. (try to listen to what they are saying whilst on their own,
and gently bring anything they have mentioned to one another in with
your conversation later). Don’t forget to show them any invoices for
work completed in your house and tell them what items you to intend
to leave (carpets, curtains and other items). Security is an
important consideration for all house hunters. Show them the
security devices fitted in your home including window locks and
outside security lights.
Some people are embarrassed about
talking about money so if they mention the price be vague, don’t try
and negotiate a price, Remember this is what you are paying us your
Estate Agent for!. In most instances we will be able to achieve a
better price if we negotiate between you both and can check the
prospective purchasers out for mortgage arrangements and
affordability. (you don’t want to be selling subject to contract and
then find four weeks later they can’t get a mortgage). If you are
not sure about anything regarding the sale of your home make an
appointment to call into our offices. We are property professionals
and deal with the buying and selling of property everyday. You are
paying for our expertise so please do not be afraid to use
it!
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