Buying Tips

Tips for presenting a property for sale

Front of the house
Paint, fix or wash railings, steps, screens and front door
Entrances, Halls and Stairs
remove any clutter to give a wider appearance

Bedrooms
Tidy and make beds
Built INS
Tidy cupboards as untidy and 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

Furniture
Store unnecessary furniture elsewhere so rooms feel spacious

Heating/Cooling
Have the unit on to show warmth in winter or coolness in summer

Lights
Replace all burnt out bulbs, repair faulty switches

General Interior Condition
Dust all areas, clean walls, particularly around light switches, remove scuff marks, paint where required, fix defects as required

Lawns and Yard
Remove rubbish, mow lawns, trim hedges, weed gardens, and remove any objects such as children’s toys to give an uncluttered appearance

General Exterior Condition
Clean gutters, wash windows and clean timberwork

Garage
Clean up, paint, wash doors and windows

Hardware
Oil hinges and tightens door knobs

Plumbing
Repair any dripping taps and other leaks