How to prepare a property for sale. Our tips to help you get the best possible price for your property

by surf4aproperty on May 25, 2011 in Online Estate Agents

So you have decided to sell your property with an online estate agent!

These are our fundamental top 5 tips when preparing your property for sale. Get these right and your prospective buyers will be banging down the door with offers!

Preparing the Exterior – If the outside, or “curb appeal” looks good, people will more than likely want to see what’s on the inside. Hide the bins and toys, trim or tidy the lawn and any shrubs or bushes and add some colour to the exterior with tubs of seasonal flowers.
De-Clutter – People collect an amazing quantity of junk, but buyers won’t purchase a home they can’t see. Since you want your home to look as spacious as possible, pack up or get rid of anything you don’t need or use. If buyers see that your belongings won’t fit in the property, they won’t believe theirs will either.
Really clean your kitchen and bathroom; Your kitchen and bathroom should be absolutely spotless and shining. Hideaway inessential clutter from the kitchen worktops including unnecessary appliances. Hide the toilet brush, cleaning products, toothbrushes and the barrage of nearly empty shampoo bottles and products!
Remove all evidence of pets - Not everyone is going to feel the same way about your pets as you do, so make sure you remove all evidence of having a pet at all including food bowls and dog beds.
Remove all evidence of yourself! - Make sure that only the bare minimum of personal items are on display – This will allow your buyers to “mentally move in” and imagine themselves living happily in your space.

These quick fixes are just as important and make the world of difference when presenting a property for sale