Getting your house ready for sale

So, the time has come. You have finally decided to make that giant leap. The adventure of moving house has been an exciting idea for some time, but you may have held off because you are well-aware of the complexities, hassle and financial implications involved. Where then do you start? How do you make sure as far as possible that you are going down the most cost effective and easy route to your new home?

Check out the house infrastructure and make fixes

The first thing to do is take a long hard look at the house before you get down to the house sale. Before it is valued you need to bring it up to speed. You are going to have to be really honest with yourself and analyse each nook and cranny with an independent eye. If you know a friendly builder or someone in the trade, ask them to do a tour with you to pinpoint where the weak points are. It is going to be the fundamental structure of the house and overall facilities which are going to affect final value. Any tweaks or fixes need to be done before you go to the next stage.

Decide how you will market your home

Selling your one home under your own steam is becoming more and more popular. There are more and more websites popping up on the internet where you can market your house online at minimal commission. (ie. Property Rescue or Housesimple ). However, moving home is going to be one of the biggest changes you make in your life and some people will prefer the security of working with a professional estate agent even though it will cost somewhat more.

De-clutter house contents

After looking at the infrastructure of your home, you need to concentrate on the house contents. You need to reduce the possessions you will be taking with you to the absolute necessary. De-cluttering can be fun, therapeutic and empowering so don’t hold off. But don’t be too ruthless – don’t forget self-storage facilities in the area you are moving to will allow you to hold on to valuables until you are well and truly settled.

Make each show visit perfect

When showing your home, it is attention to detail that will lead to the sale. Remember to have it spick and span for when your visitors arrive. This means keeping rooms de-cluttered and looking like “home” and gardens well-trimmed and mown. Make the home look cared for and fresh with the aid of flowers and fresh fruit, make sure everything smells good and clean. A few home cookies to help your visitors feel at home will add to the ambience.

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