| At one stage or another there will come a time when | | | | way when people view your home. Not everybody |
| you are going to want to sell your house. Although | | | | likes animals and it could also prevent any unforeseen |
| you might think that your house would be a quick | | | | situations. So for the safety of the pets and the |
| sure sell, the actual process of selling can take place | | | | chance of the potential buyers disliking animals, rather |
| over a longer period of time than expected. | | | | let the children take your dogs out for a walk for the |
| So to make sure that this doesn't happen, you have | | | | short period of time, or try and make other kind of |
| to make sure that your house has the right "feel" to | | | | arrangements with the pets so that they won't be |
| it. The "feel" factor can have a major influence on | | | | upset and your buyers made uncomfortable. |
| your property buyer. You want them to feel like it's | | | | The garden |
| already their home. So get to get your house ready, | | | | Most modern houses have quite a small garden, so |
| there are a few things you should things to keep in | | | | it's easier to uphold. This could be a good selling point, |
| mind when selling: | | | | because not everybody has green fingers. If you |
| First impressions | | | | however, have a bigger garden and you don't have |
| First impressions are absolutely vital, so make sure | | | | to the time to work in it, investing in a gardening |
| your house is clean. Eliminate all clutter that might | | | | service would be a good idea. This way you can be |
| obstruct people as they stroll through your home. | | | | sure that the grass is greener on your side. |
| Clutter also makes a place feel smaller than what it | | | | History |
| really is, so it really is essential for you to de-clutter | | | | If you've got an old house, try and find out as much |
| your home, which would also include removal of any | | | | as possible about the house's history. People love to |
| unnecessary furniture. | | | | know the history, and hopefully it would have some |
| After giving your home a good spring clean, make | | | | historical significance. |
| sure your home also smells nice. Odours can make or | | | | The good, the bad and the in-between |
| break a deal and unfortunately because buyers use all | | | | Almost all property has a good and a bad side. So try |
| five their senses when browsing for a new place.If | | | | and not show the bad observation of your home, |
| there is anything broken, like a tile for instance, than | | | | but rather focus your attention on the positive. Most |
| fix it. Small things like that can have a bigger influence | | | | people would probably not notice the bad unless you |
| than is necessary in order for you to sell your house. | | | | point it out directly to them, so for that simple |
| Bedrooms | | | | reason, point out the greatness of your home. If you |
| It was estimated that almost 60% of all buyers | | | | present your home as a water glass half empty, |
| moved home because of the bedrooms. Bedrooms | | | | they would see your home in the same way. If they |
| add more value to your home than a study or any | | | | ask you questions about the house, then answer |
| other extra rooms you might have, especially the | | | | honestly and direct. |
| master bedroom. Your buyers are adults, so | | | | Although these may all seem like simple things to do, |
| obviously it'swhere their main focus will be, so go out | | | | it can and most definitely will have a major influence |
| of your way to impress them with the beauty of | | | | in the buyer's mind. Remember buyers would only |
| your master bedroom. Children's rooms doesn't | | | | pay what they believe your house to be worth, so in |
| bother buyers as much, but make sure that it's tidy | | | | order for you to get the best price, it would be in |
| and clutter free. | | | | your best interest to present your house the best |
| Pets | | | | possible way! |
| If you do have pets, make sure they are out of the | | | | |