You have only seconds to impress a potential buyer as a seller
our ‘street scene’ is often forgotten about but is the first thing you should think about when you are a seller.
You only have a few seconds to make an impression on potential buyers as a seller.
The "street scene" is often overlooked, but it should be the first thing you consider. Spend some time to look at your property from the other side of the street – does it look inviting?
Do you need to move your recycling bins out of sight, for example? Could you add a splash of colour with some bedding plants? In the past, I have politely asked the owners of a neighbouring property whether we could get our handyman to cut their grass free of charge for them. On one occasion, I even arranged for an old, unsightly caravan to be removed.
Just cleaning a property's window frames, fascias, soffits, and guttering can make a huge difference.
Inside the property, look at de-cluttering each room. Why not consider that you are moving now – if something is lying around, ask yourself whether you intend to keep that item. If not, throw it away or recycle it now. If you will be taking it with you but don’t intend to use it now, place it in the loft or garage.
There are always those little jobs that you never got around to doing. A buyer will spot these straight away, the same way you would if you were looking at buying a property. Create a ‘snagging list’ and satisfyingly tick them off one at a time. Don’t let this list become the reason why a buyer will try to knock you down on price or even decide not to buy the property at all.
Just a few small changes can make all the difference but be careful not to fall in love with your property again and then decide not to move. It’s been known to happen!