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8 steps to a quick sale
Are you putting your property on the market? We've teamed up with the experts at The House Sales Advisory to make sure you're place is as presentable to buyers as it can be
The secret to a fast house sale is good presentation, and the good news is that you don't need a degree in interior design or a large budget to make a dramatic difference to the attractiveness of your property.
Fundamentally, all buyers want the same thing: a tidy well-ordered house, filled with light, space and storage. Follow these eight simple but effective tips for a sellable house and see it get snapped up in no time.
1. Clean your home from top to bottom, inside and out
Cleaning your house is possibly the biggest chore you'll face when selling and because of this, most vendors don't bother to do it very well.
Their laziness is you chance to profit! If your home stands head and shoulders above your competition you'll be the first to sell. Cleaning costs nothing but if your carpets or curtains could do with a professional clean, don't hesitate to spend a couple of hundred pounds. It will be money well spent.
2. De-clutter
De-cluttering makes your property look bigger. It also enhances the feeling of tidiness and order, which is exactly what buyers want. You'll also find de-cluttering to be a cathartic experience and an excellent way to mentally prepare yourself for moving.
Unless experienced first-hand, this emotional side of selling is easy to underestimat so don't be taken aback if at first you find de-cluttering hard going. Keep at it because you'll be rewarded with a higher sale price.
Throw away (or donate) as much as possible and then throw away some more. After this, look again at your cupboards and other storage areas. Your goal should be to have all cupboards and storage areas no more than 75 per cent full.
Buyers always like to have a snoop around inside cupboards and if there isn't enough storage for you, they may assume there isn't enough for them.
3. Finish odd jobs
Every time a buyer sees a problem that needs fixing, they mentally reduce the price of your house, so make sure all DIY jobs and any other ongoing projects are completed before you go to market.
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