Prepare for a Viewing

Tips for Sellers on getting your Home ready for a Showday or Viewing

Deciding to sell a property comes with the challenge of making it stand out from the others on the market, choose the strengths of your property and show them off. Make a positive first impression on potential home buyers, when they are come to view your property, prepare for a viewing of your home before they arrive.

Read our list of tips for sellers below to prepare for a viewing or showday and help you showcase the very best of your home.

*** REMEMBER: Disclose any defects to your agent, to avoid any problems after the sale

Initial Appeal :

• The first impression for the buyer is the garden and the exterior appearance of your home
• A pretty neat garden makes a good impression
• Exterior walls, woodwork and gutters, should all be neat and clean.
• If there is a pool it should be sparkling and clean
• Have a fresh smell in the home, as people will find it welcoming
• Have an electrician inspect the property and issue an electrical compliance certificate
• Make the property easily accessible, either making the keys available for viewing or ensure there is a person at home to allow the agent access

Prepare The Property:

• Make it as bright and light as you can
• Keep the house neat and uncluttered, all toys and clothes should be packed away neatly so as not to distract from the property
• Freshen up the carpets, paintwork, floors, doors
• Place fresh flowers in a vase
• Repair any hairline cracks, cracked window panes, broken light fittings and kitchen counter tops
• Keep garage tidy
• Cut back trees and creepers from in front of the windows
• Make the patio, paths and pot plant containers attractive
• On a showday make sure the visitors can view all the outbuildings
• Make sure that taps don’t leak, that the toilet flushes and that the water pipes run free

Are you considering selling your property? Contact us and we’ll help you with tips on how to prepare for viewing or show-day and highlight its assets