How to Increase Your Chances of Selling Your Home Quickly

1. Show off your space

Declutter where possible to avoid your home appearing smaller than it is. When we visit to take photographs this will make all the difference. If you have outgrown your home you could consider temporary storage. If your property is tenanted, perhaps offer your tenant a day's free rent for making an extra effort to tidy and better organise the property in readiness for our photographer.

2. Smells, odours and (even) allergies

This is something we're sure everyone has heard before but it can help. Avoid any strong smells being present when people are viewing your home. Cooking, smoke and pet related odours may be off putting to some people. Cat or dog hair may even cause an allergic reaction, and with it the potential to lose a could-be buyer, so a quick vac around the house to pick up any loose hair is a good idea.

3. Improve It's Kerb Appeal

Avoid giving people a bad impression before they've even stepped foot in your home. If you have a front garden, tidy it up or add some fresh new flowers and ornaments to differentiate it from your neighbours. A fresh coat of paint is another good idea if your property is looking tired on the outside. Initial appearances are important to get right first time.

4. Give your property the "live here feel"

Too often people worry about removing all trace of personalisation; however give this a little more thought as many buyers want to experience that all important "I could live here" feeling so a homely feel is a good thing. For vacant properties we would suggest using a staging specialist. Prices are not as high as you might expect, especially in a market where property usually sells quickly.

5. Don't forget the garden

If you have a shed use it. Clear everything from the garden to make it neat and tidy. Remove potential hazards, such as panes of glass or loose bricks and paving slabs......the last thing you want is a personal injury claim!!! If the garden is overgrown and out of control, use the services of a local gardener to give it a general overhaul.


6. Upgrade Where Needed

Kitchens and bathrooms and the main areas that not only add value, but also attract new buyers. If you've got a dated kitchen or bathroom, or even worse one that doesn't function correctly, get a range of quotes and make small or large changes depending on what you can afford. Even a change of tiles can make a difference.

7. Don't freeze or overheat your buyers

In the winter keep it warm, in the summer keep it cool. You want prospective buyers to feel comfortable when viewing your property: not left shivering to the bone or in danger of overheating.