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Page 2 of 2 Help to maximise the property sale price- An estate agent will ensure you avoid mistakes when selling your home, which could otherwise be very expensive. The estate agent will also charge a commission of up to 4% of the sale price, although this figure is normally around 2%.
- Make Improvements to maximize your potential value.
- First find out the maximum potential value of your property. It's pointless spending £20,000 on improving a property if it will only add £10,000 to the sale price. Look at local property papers and visit estate agents to find out the asking price for similar properties on the same street.
- The best time for selling is spring and autumn; the market slows down during late summer and over Christmas and New Year.
- Finish off any DIY Jobs
- A well-kept garden, pathway and fence are immediately appealing.
- Check your roof and guttering, replace broken tiles and repair the lead flashing. It's worth casting an eye over the drains too.
- A lick of paint will keep a property looking good and keep deterioration at bay. A newly-painted front door always creates a good impression. When selling, a surveyor will be able to spot if attempts at 'sprucing up' your property are simply quick fixes - he'll be much more impressed by ongoing maintenance.
- Cut the lawn.
- Paint walls a pale, plain shade this will. Research shows that most buyers prefer natural, earthy colours to bright, bold shades. Although there's a wide range of paint colours available, magnolia is still the top-selling colour.
- De-personalise your rooms by removing personal items.
- Remove clutter.
- Plant pots can provide colour in your garden.
- Flowers and a bowl of fruit will brighten up a room and provide a pleasant smell.
- Revitalise a bathroom with a green leafy plant and new taps, shower curtain and light pull.
- Coloured bathroom suites are out and old-fashioned white is back in vogue.
- Restoring fireplaces and period features, such as ceiling roses and cornices, can add thousands of pounds to a property
- Avoid strong food odours - don't cook food such as fish or curry before a viewing as the smell will linger. The smell of freshly-baked bread or fresh coffee though is said to provide a welcoming feel to a home.
- Ask friends or family to look after any pets during viewings.
- Try and make viewers feel comfortable. Offer them a coffee and ask them if they need any further information about bills or local amenities.
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