Selling Tips

The following tips may be useful in preparing the property for sale by the Vendor:

• General Exterior Condition: Clean gutters, wash windows & clean / paint timberwork, fix or wash railings, steps, screens & front door.
• Entrances, Halls and Stairs: Remove any clutter to give a wide appearance.
• Bedrooms: Tidy and made up.
• Built Ins: Untidy, overcrowded cupboards suggest inadequate storage space.
• Kitchen: All appliances and sink should be spotless, all benches cleared.
• Bathroom: Neat, clean and fresh. Remove all toiletries, toothbrushes, etc.
• Furniture: Store unnecessary furniture so rooms feel spacious & uncluttered.
• Heating/Cooling: Have the unit on to show warmth in winter, coolness in summer.
• Lights: Replace all burnt out bulbs, repair faulty switches, place light shades on any uncovered bulbs.
• General Interior Condition: Dust all areas, clean walls, particularly around light switches, remove scuff marks, paint where required, fix defects as required.
• Garages: Hold a garage sale and clear out all the clutter. Clear well organized garages are always appealing and give true sense of space.
• Lawns & Yard: Remove rubbish, mow lawns, edge paths, trim hedges, weed gardens, remove any objects such as children’s toys to give an uncluttered appearance.
• Pools: Clean and de-leaf pools to present feature in prime condition regardless of the season.
• Open Days: Brew some coffee, bake a cake prior to the opening to create enticing smells. Play quiet background music to create pleasant atmosphere.