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Make your home look its best
Y
ou do not necessarily need to
undertake major renovations
before selling. Often, the biggest
difference comes from relatively simple
changes. Decluttering, cleaning, tidying
gardens, touching up paintwork and
dealing with obvious maintenance issues
can make a home feel considerably
more appealing.
Walk through your property as though
you were seeing it for the 昀椀rst time.
Is the entrance welcoming? Are rooms
easy to understand? Does the garden
look cared for? Are there un昀椀nished jobs
that might distract buyers?
Think about presentation rather
than perfection. Buyers want to be
able to imagine themselves living in a
property, so creating a clean, comfortable
and inviting environment can help them
concentrate on its possibilities.
Quick Seller Refresh
Declutter: Clear worktops, 昀氀oors and surfaces.
Deep clean: Pay particular attention to kitchens, bathrooms and windows.
Repair: Fix dripping taps, broken handles, damaged paintwork and other obvious defects.
Garden: Cut lawns, trim borders, clear leaves and tidy patios.
Storage: Make cupboards and wardrobes look spacious and usable.
Entrance: Make the front door, hallway and approach welcoming.
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