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HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO PRESENT
YOUR HOME FOR INSPECTION
- From the moment prospective purchaser's arrive,
they should notice that the gardens and lawns are
well presented. Garden rubbish should be disposed
of and paths and porches kept clear and clean. Toys
and garden tools should be stored away.
- You should make your house inviting and enable potential
buyers to envisage their lifestyle there. Pay attention
to detail and appeal to the senses.
- Remember you only have one chance to make a first
impression.
- Repair or replace broken fencing or gates. Oil any
annoying creaks. Weed and tidy the garden borders.
If you have lawn, ensure that it is in top condition.
- Repair any cracks in walls. If necessary add a fresh
coat of paint to walls, ceilings and woodwork.
- Your house should sparkle. Make sure that all areas
of your home are clean including windows, carpets,
curtains, blinds, bed linen, furniture, bathroom tiles,
fittings and porcelain.
- Let plenty of light into your home. Nothing improves
atmosphere more than brightness. On a dull day, it
is advisable to switch lights on prior to arrival
of prospective purchasers.
- A warm comfortable heated home on cold days adds
a feeling of cosiness, on a hot day don't forget to
turn on the air conditioner or fan (or simply let
the breeze flow through). Certainly light a fire if
you have an open fireplace.
- Arrange fresh flowers and colourful fruit and add
the aroma of freshly brewed coffee or freshly baked
bread or biscuits
- If you have an outdoor entertaining area, make the
setting inviting. Ensure that the tables and chairs
are in good condition.
- Consider if potted plants would enhance the entertaining
area. If you already have pots, check that the plants
are healthy.
- Don't apologise for the appearance or the condition
of the home (this does nothing but emphasise the faults).
- As a matter of security, never allow a prospective
purchaser to inspect your home without your agent
(refer him to the agent or contact the agent yourself).
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