Selling Advice

Preparing your home for property inspections
A major part of achieving the best possible price for your property is in the presentation and display of your home. There is no point unnecessarily spending large amounts of money, but on many occasions a small outlay prior to the home being marketed can be recouped many times over.

One of the complimentary benefits of listing your property through Deacon Real Estate Services is the expert advice we can offer in the presentation of your property.

When your home is to be offered for sale there are a number of things you can do prior to prospective purchase inspections to maximize the potential of your property and create the right atmosphere.

Prior to listing your home for sale
1. First Impressions are vital and a tidy garden is essential. Trim all the shrubs and trees, prune the hedges and overhanging shrubbery from paths and driveways.
2. Weed and cultivate garden beds.
3. All oil spills and stains should be removed from the driveway
4. Repair or replace any broken sections of the fence or gates
5. All broken fly-wire should be repaired and replaced.
6. Wash the outside walls, especially of cobwebs, insects and mud that may have splashed from
the garden beds. If you have any outside awnings, clean them.
7. Make sure all the gutters are clear and washed. This is normally sufficient to freshen it up and save painting.
8. Create an entrance or decorate a dull garden with potted plants and garden furniture
that can easily be taken with you when you move. (Some companies even hire plants
and outdoor furniture specifically for this purpose.)
9. Ensure fences are in good order. Repair and paint where necessary
10. Clean cupboards in kitchen and bathrooms.
11. Tidy wardrobe and discard any unwanted clothes. (This adds space too potentially
cluttered wardrobes, and also saves time later when it comes to moving)
12. Replace all blown light globes.