20 Helpful hints on preparing your property
for the market.
When preparing your home for the market the general rule is
to spend as little money as possible but small improvements in
presentation can have a big payback.
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First impressions are lasting impressions. An inviting
exterior encourages inspection of the interior. The EXTERIOR
should be your first priority.
1. LAWNS - Keep mowed and trimmed, possibly re-seed bare patches
and fertilise for colour.
2. BUSHES & TREES - Trim and prune
where necessary especially clearing any branches reducing light
into the house or blocking
attractive views.
3. CLEAR or CLEAN off mould where readily accessible.
4. Clean and spot repair exterior PAINTWORK
5. POOLS and PONDS must be as clean as possible, with fencing
in good order.
6. Remove WEEDS from gardens and sweep PATHS.
7. Clean and clear outside DRAINS and SPOUTING.
8. Repair any broken WINDOWS.
9. Fix GATE catches and any easily repaired defects in FENCES.
10. Remove all RUBBISH possible including
old tools & parts
from incomplete projects.
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After working over the exterior of your property you
can turn your attention to the INTERIOR. Once again you don't
want to spend too much money.
1. CLEAR CUPBOARDS and WARDROBES - Obtain some moving boxes
and start packing all the bits and pieces you don't need to use.
You might also consider a garage sale both to provide extra funds
for property promotion or moving expenses and to create more
space in your storage areas.
2. Repair any TILES, WALLPAPER or WINDOW PANES.
3. Fix creaking FLOORBOARDS or STAIRS
4. Secure JEWELLERY, CASH and other valuable items under lock
and key. Also secure PERSONAL items and MEDICATION
5. DOORS & WINDOWS should open and
close easily.
6. CARPETS and FLOORS - have your carpets steam cleaned and
floors polished where possible.
7. PAINTING - Repairing and improving paintwork often gives
the best return for the money you might choose to spend on presentation.
8. Fix any dripping TAPS
9. Clear BENCH tops and fix loose or damaged KNOBS and HANDLES.
10. Although OK to look lived in a house should appear as near
to new as possible so ORNAMENTS, CDs, TOYS, GAMES, and extra
CLOTHES should be stowed away in locked china cabinets and suitcases
wherever possible.
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