Preparation of the property

1. Preparation of the Property for Sale

A few general tips - please talk to your consultant before proceeding with any of the following:

Outside

First impressions are critical - if buyers don't like the outside, they probably won't look inside.

- keep the garden neat and tidy and plant some colourful annuals
- tidy and de-clutter your garage/carport/workshop
- repair fencing where necessary
- if your letterbox is not up to scratch, replace it!

Light

Light makes rooms look more spacious.

- open all window furnishings
- replace dead light globes and consider using some high output globes

Storage

Give the impression of space by storing items that do not add to the ambience of the room.
Kitchen benches in particular should be uncluttered.

Windows

Clean and repair where necessary.

Fixtures

Bathrooms and kitchens are always a focus so ensure that they are sparkling.
Repair grout or sealant where required and polish fittings.

Floors

Wax/polish timber floors and steam clean carpets where necessary.

Paintwork

Paint is your best investment as it makes the whole house smell clean and look neat.
A general clean up (sticky tape, tacks, washing walls etc) and minor repairs may suffice.

Fresh Air

Nothing smells better - on warm days, open windows and blinds and ensure there are no pet odours.
Make sure your pets are out of the way on open house days.

Important: This general advice may not be relevant to you. You cannot rely on the legal aspects of this general advice; it is provided for information purposes only and you should please seek specific legal advice for contracts, sale documentation and settlement, and other legal issues.