THE FOUR THINGS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS DO BEFORE SELLING

If you’re planning on selling your property this year then undoubtedly you’re also going to want to achieve the highest sale price you can.

To do this, you’re going to need to do a little planning and think about what can be done to your property to make it more attractive to buyers.

Sometimes a simple tidy up is all that’s required, but in other cases you’ll want to roll up your sleeves and do some more serious touch-ups.

Fix it if it’s broken
It may not be worth undertaking a full-scale renovation before selling, but you should definitely aim to fix anything that is in disrepair or looks out of place. Pay particular attention to things like structural issues, rising damp or termite infestations. These will raise big alarm bells for potential buyers and so are best dealt with before a home hits the market. But even small issues like dripping taps or broken lights should be rectified, as even if they don’t cost much to fix, a potential buyer may think the property hasn’t been well maintained.

Clean and de-personalise
A deep and thorough clean is an absolute must before selling, especially in a post-pandemic world. On top of this, it’s worth de-cluttering and taking away any personal items such as photographs because you’ll want potential buyers to be able to easily imagine themselves living in the property.

Get into the garden
Garden spaces have gained increased importance in the age of lockdowns and restrictions. A lot of people are moving away from small urban areas and hoping to find something with a bit more room to move outdoors, so a beautiful garden or outdoor entertaining zone will definitely help win them over. Don’t forget to also focus on street appeal, which may be what brings a buyer to come knocking on your door in the first place.

Ask an agent for advice
If you want to squeeze every cent out of your property you can, it’s best to arrange for a local agent to have a walk-through of it so they can offer up advice about exactly what they would recommend should or should not be changed. Local agents will have a solid understanding of the kinds of buyers that will be interested in your property and the kinds of things that will help make your property more appealing.