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Too many people miss out on thousands of pounds
when selling due to a lack of genuinely independent advice on how
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| Storage |  One
of the first things a buyer looks at in a home is the storage it offers.
A general rule of thumb for sellers is to take out half of what's
in the closets and storage areas to make them look more spacious.
Remove excess furniture to make rooms seem as spacious as possible.
Consider throwing out, donating, selling or storing things you no
longer want. Make sure that storage areas in your cellar, attic or
garage also are well organised, thus giving prospective buyers the
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| Kitchen |  The
kitchen is arguably, the most important room in the house for most
potential homebuyers. When prospective buyers look at your kitchen,
they will pay particular attention to its cleanliness, layout and
storage capacity. If major appliances are being sold with the home,
make sure they are spotless, odour-free and in good working condition.
Polish chrome surfaces and fix any leaky taps, loose cabinet hardware,
drawer handles and outdated or inefficient light fixtures. One faulty
item may lead a viewer to believe more could be the same. Make more
efficient use of drawers and cabinets with dividers and cutlery trays. |
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| Walls | Repair any cracks or holes
in the walls and ceiling and repaint if necessary. Strip outdated
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| Windows | Clean interior and exterior windows. Repair cracked
panes, replace leaking double glazed sealed unit, broken sashes and
ropes or cords as well. When your home is being shown, open your curtains
to let daylight in, especially if the view is noteworthy. Also, clean
all the mirrors, curtains, nets and blinds. |
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| Floors | Carpeting has a major impact on the look of a home.
Thoroughly clean carpets. If the carpet is worn, outdated or stained,
consider having it replaced despite the expense. Check wood floors
to see if they need to be refinished. Scrub and polish tile floors
and repair or replace cracked tiles where possible.
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| Lighting | Make sure light fixtures,
switches, switch plates and outlet covers are clean and in good
working order. You may prefer muted lighting in your home, but viewers
will generally appreciate bright, clear light to inspect their potential
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| Roof | Buyers will pay close attention
to the condition of your roof. You should re-patch or re-tile where
necessary, and fix leaky, corroded down pipes and gutters. Inside,
a watermarked ceiling is a sign to viewers that the roof has leaked
-- even if the damage has been repaired. Repair any signs of past
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| Entry | A light, neat and clean entrance space creates positive first impression, and a freshly painted door and trim with sturdy hardware add a welcome touch. Replace faded house numbers with new ones. Make sure the doorbell is in working order. Provide a quality welcome mat. Tubs and planting to the front of the property if at all possible, create a pleasant and welcoming first impression. |
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First
impressions are often lasting so take a good look at the paint on
the outside of your house. Many potential viewers will drive or
walk past your house before deciding whether to view inside or not.
Is the paint cracking, peeling or chipping? A fresh coat for your
exterior may cost some time and money but could elevate your home
from a “one to miss” to a “one to view”
or a "fixer-upper" to an "offered in excellent condition."
If you decide your home needs painting, choose colours that suit
the style of your home and that blend well with neighbouring properties.
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