Tips for Sellers
Preparing your Home for a Showday or Viewing
Read our list of tips below to help you show the very best of your home.
REMEMBER: Disclose any defects to avoid any problems after the sale
Initial Appeal :
- The first impression for the buyer is the garden and the exterior appearance of your home
- A pretty neat garden makes a good impression
- Exterior walls, woodwork and gutters, should all be neat and clean.
- If there is a pool it should be sparkling and clean
- Have a fresh smell in the home, as people will find it welcoming
- Have an electrician inspect the property and issue an electrical compliance certificate
- Make the property easily accessible, either making the keys available for viewing or ensure there is a person at home to allow the agent access
The Property:
- Make it as bright and light as you can
- Keep the house neat and uncluttered, all toys and clothes should be packed away neatly so as not to distract from the property
- Freshen up the carpets, paintwork, floors, doors
- Place fresh flowers in a vase
- Repair any hairline cracks, cracked window panes, broken light fittings and kitchen counter tops
- Keep garage tidy
- Cut back trees and creepers from in front of the windows
- Make the patio, paths and pot plant containers attractive
- On a showday make sure the visitors can view all the outbuildings
- Make sure that taps don’t leak, that the toilet flushes and that the water pipes run free