If you are thinking about selling up and downsizing here are our top tips to consider when putting your home on the market:
- Make sure it has kerb appeal – does the front path need weeding or the front of the house need a lick of paint? Perhaps the front door could do with a wash?
- It almost goes without saying to declutter and give the entire house a good clean! It’s important that the house looks it’s best
- Look at your house through a stranger’s eyes, are there things that need to be fixed that you no longer notice but that may be off-putting to potential buyers?
- If your property hasn’t been updated for a while, don’t worry, plenty of people are looking for ‘fixer-uppers’ – just ensure that everywhere is clean and that original features are highlighted (eg original floorboards, fireplaces and banisters)
- When choosing an estate agent get at least three quotes, look at their recent success rates – have they sold similar properties in your area and do other properties on their books have good quality photos – and negotiate their rates.
