Preparing Your Property For The Market

First Impressions Count
So, you’ve decided to put your home on the market. Here are a few tips and pointers to help you get your property ‘Market Ready’.
A buyers first glance at your property is vital and will leave a lasting impression. Whether the first time is on the brochure we hand to them, they view it on the internet or they pull up outside, a good first impression will set the tone for the rest of the viewing experience.
At Tom O’Higgins Estate Agent, we are here to guide you on your pre-market prep in order to maximise the keynote features of your home and give the biggest impact to the sales campaign. 

​Outside

• Remove all vehicles from the driveway to leave an unobstructed view of the house.
• Touch up any flaking paint around windows and consider repainting the front door.
• Clean the windows and remove any net curtains.
• Cut the grass, trim the hedges and add some colour around the doorway with potted plants or hanging baskets.
• Remove bins for duration of photos/viewings.

​Inside

• Everything should have a place and everything should be in its place!
• Clutter makes a home seem smaller and disorganised. Moving home is the perfect opportunity to dispose of unwanted furnishings and clothes!
• Put everyday items in small boxes so they can be easily stored in a cupboard when the house is on view.
• Remove anything overly personal such as family photos, kids’ artwork on the fridge and qualifications.

​Freshen Up

• Your home should be cleaned and dusted from top to bottom. It should sparkle.
• If you decide your house needs a fresh coat of paint use neutral colours like whites and greys.
• Make minor repairs – fix leaking taps, ensure cabinets and door hinges are in working order.

​The Kitchen

• Have only essential appliances on display like kettle & microwave.
• Clean appliances and polish taps.
• Clean the cabinets, don’t have them overflowing and keep them as neat as possible.

​The Living Room

• Remove bulky or oversized furniture that make a room look smaller than it is.
• Fill in empty corners with potted plants and even use them to draw attention to features you want potential buyers to notice.
• Let as much natural light in as possible and add floor or table lamps to dim areas. Prune trees that darken the interior. Remove net curtains to let more light in.

​The Bathroom

• Have clean towels out and some scented candles. 
• Clear out cabinets and only store what is required. 
• Polish the taps and replace any cracked tiles. 
• Close the toilet lid.
• Redoing the grouting can be an inexpensive way of giving your bathroom a ‘like new’ feeling.

The Bedroom

• Open bedroom windows and doors on viewing days to keep them fresh and airy.
• Make beds with fresh linen and keep the tones neutral.
• Don’t have you wardrobes stuffed to the brim! Buyers will want to open them up to see the space.

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