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Thursday, 06 November 2008 |
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There are pros and cons for both. If you sell privately then you can be sure that you will reduce your selling costs. You will, however, be taking on a lot more work in the way of arranging advertising, paperwork and making arrangements for viewing. If you have a family member who is available for this extra workload this may not be a problem and selling privately may be the best way to sell your home. If, however, you are all out at work all day and already have busy schedules, it is often beneficial to have an agent working on your behalf.
There are many ways in which you can increase the chances of your home selling. If the property market is in a bit of slump then the best way to sell your home is to make it appear more inviting than the others that the potential buyers may have viewed. One of the main priorities for the buyer may be space. To maximise the impression of space in the property you will need to remove as much of the furniture and clutter as possible. Leave only the essential pieces of furniture. Do not be too extreme and make the place look cold and empty, but try to create an illusion of spaciousness. Try to keep surfaces such as windowsills clear and remove as much as possible off the worktops in the kitchen. It goes without saying that your home should be as clean as possible. This may even include giving some of the rooms a quick coat of paint. Light, neutral colours will be the best as the buyer can always see potential with a blank canvas. Having tired walls and doors will create an impression of shabbiness and having a dirty kitchen or bathroom is definitely not the best way to sell your home. Never forget the impression that the outside of your home will give. This is like a shop window for the prospective buyer and must be kept tidy and free from clutter. Do not leave the garage door open with everything on display and make sure that the lawn is neatly trimmed. The best way to sell your home is to think about what you would like to see in a property that you are viewing and bear this in mind when you look at, and around, your own house. These may all seem like minor points but, believe me, they all add up to making a huge difference in the eyes of those potential buyers. |
