Your property is going on the market and, having chosen and instructed your estate agent, it is time to start working with them to find the right buyer.
This top tip guide from OnTheMarket.com is designed to help you work effectively with your estate agent to achieve this goal as smoothly as possible.
Work as a team and you’ll be well on the way to achieving a sale at the best possible price in a timescale that suits your needs.
1. Tidy up – the outside
Look at your property through the eyes of a potential buyer. First impressions are immensely influential and “kerb appeal” is the first thing to consider. Is the entrance to the property in good order with the paths swept, lawn mown and the garden’s flower beds tidy? If the paintwork on the windows and front door is peeling, get it re-decorated. Polish the door furniture and make sure the bell is working. All these little things on the outside are likely to be noticed and if the place looks cared for, it makes a buyer all the more interested about what lies inside. Don’t forget the garage – garage storage is often used for bric-a-brac rather than for a vehicle and can be difficult to get into. Tidy it. And also pay particular attention to your garden. Ask your estate agent if they have noticed things that could negatively influence a buyer’s first impressions of your property and take their advice about what you can do to change it.
