Preparing Your Property For Sale
Exterior Clean & Tidy
This includes cobwebs, dust, rubbish, paths and garden equipment. Don't forget the garage.
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Gardens & Lawns Immaculate
Lawns mown, edges & plants trimmed, mulch applied.
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Maintenance & Repairs
Replace blown light globes, fix any leaking taps, loose doorknobs or broken items that would detract from the house's value and make buyers look for further signs of poor maintenance.
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Interior Clean
De-clutter, tidy & clean – everything
Don't forget storage areas, cupboards & built in robes.
Avoid any impression of lack of space.
Clean dirty marks from walls and floors.
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Minimise Personal Effects
Put away own toiletries, excess photographs and belongings.
Remove excess furniture to create space & allow room to move.
Remove & replace fittings that are 'not for sale'.
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Minimise Obvious Evidence of Pets
Keep dogs & cats away or contained during open homes.
Remove kitty litter tray, pet food bowls and discreetly hide pet bedding.
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Set The Scene for Inspection Day
Fresh flowers and/or healthy indoor plants
Ventilation; open windows & doors
Lighting; lamps and lights on, curtain & blinds open
Kitchen & Bathrooms spotless; no wet towels,dirty dishes in sink or dishes on drain-board
Soft appropriate music in background
Fresh fruit bowl for a splash of colour
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Best to vacate the property during inspections or open home
To allow it to be displayed in a ‘pressure free’ environment and to encourage honest feedback or comments from prospective buyers.