Preparing Your Home For Sale

Make sure your buyer can clearly see your house number. You want your property to have kerb appeal! Possibly painting the front door or moving those wheelie bins, maybe even plant some fresh flowers.

You may be considering a fresh lick of paint in some rooms before you put your home on the market. In our experience, it is best to stick to a simple, neutral and light scheme, as this will create the illusion of space and light in even the smallest room.

It is important to finish all the little jobs you have always meant to do but never got round to. Replace blown light bulbs, tighten the hinges of cupboard doors or fix that leaky radiator.

It's advisable to keep your home tidy and remove as much clutter or excess furniture as possible to help it appear bigger to your discerning visitors. Try to avoid the awkward "estate agent shuffle" by keeping all gangways clear.

To be clear, Downer & Co love dogs! Yet pet smells and hairs appeal to the very few! The smell of a house can influence its appeal. On a sunny day, you should open windows or maybe invest in some fragrant candles.

Gather together vital paperwork concerning your home in a small portfolio for easy access. Details should include any work that has been undertaken on the property, such as rewiring or re-roofing, council tax bills, water, electricity and gas rates. If you are selling in winter, why not dig out some photographs that show potential buyers what the garden looks like at the height of summer?