PRESENTING YOUR HOME FOR SALE - Amazon S3 · 2018-03-23 · PRESENTING YOUR HOME FOR SALE FROM THE STREET Seeing it for the first time Look at your property as if you are seeing it

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PRESENTINGYOUR HOME

FOR SALE

FIRST IMPRESSIONSYou don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression

There are many small, inexpensive ways of making your home more appealing to

a potential purchaser.

Addressing cosmetic improvements, maintenance and minor repairs to your home

is worth the effort and often has a positive impact on the eventual sale price.

The Brad Teal team believes it is essential for your home to be presented in the

best possible light.

It is our aim to assist you in achieving optimum presentation for your home.

The recommendations in this booklet are inexpensive and most cost nothing at all!

However, if required we have included at the rear of this booklet details of

professional trades people at our disposal to assist you.

PRESENTING YOUR HOME FOR SALE


FROM THE STREETSeeing it for the first time

Look at your property as if you are seeing it for the first time. Be extremely critical

and identify areas that need sprucing up. Perhaps ask a friend to come over and

give you a ‘fresh’ set of eyes to give you some honest, constructive feedback. As a

minimum you should:

Purchase a new doormat

Clean the front door and repaint if necessary

Clean exterior paintwork and brickwork

Repair broken or cracked windows

Clean windows inside and out

Clean flyscreens

Clean out gutters and downpipes

Remove cobwebs

Clean or paint the front gate, letter box and fence

Clean exterior lights and check to ensure they are functional

Clean the garage door

Clean the garage or carport floor and remove oil stains

Sweep and clean the driveway and remove all oil stains


IN THEGARDENCreate a positive and lasting overall impression

A tidy and well maintained front and rear garden will create

a positive and lasting impression.

Mow the lawns regularly

Trim all garden edges

Weed garden beds

Replenish mulch areas

Remove any dead plants

Trim any trees and shrubs that are obstructing windows or overhanging roofs and gutters

Prune untidy creepers

Remove any rubbish and garden clippings

Remove pet droppings regularly

Put away any garden tools and hoses

Store rubbish bins out of sight


OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREASA lifestyle choice

With an increasing emphasis on outdoor living over the past few years, an attractive

and well maintained outdoor area can have a significant influence on buyers.

Sweep up leaves

Clean paved areas

Clean timber decking and recoat if necessary

Clean outdoor furniture

Remove dead pot plants and replace with healthy colourful plants

If you have a pool, ensure it is sparkling clean all year round

Ensure ponds and water features are clean and operational

Remove children’s toys and garden accessories


ON THE INSIDEDoes your home sparkle?

A clean and tidy home with plenty of light and space will increase your home’s

appeal. Paying attention to the simple things may be enough to make a significant

point of difference between your property and other similar homes.

A clean and tidy entry creates a good first impression

Consider hanging a wall mirror to create a feeling of spaciousness

Steam clean carpets if necessary

Check timber floors to see if they need to be re-coated

Clean all floor surfaces

Clean walls

Fix and repaint any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings

Remove cobwebs from walls, cornices and ceilings

Entry

Floors

Walls



Remove clutter from kitchen benches and refrigerator door

Ensure tiling and grouting is clean and in good condition

Clean and organize cupboards including the pantry

Polish chrome surfaces

Ensure all appliances are clean and fully operational

Remove any mould or mildew

Clean mirrors, exhaust fans and shower screens or curtains

Ensure tiling and grouting is clean and in good condition

Put out clean towels and new soap

Ensure storage areas including your garage are well organised and clutter free

Indicate to prospective buyers that there is ample storage

Kitchen

Bathroom

Storage



Ensure rooms are shown to their best advantage by appearing as spacious as possible

Remove or re-arrange furniture to help create a feeling of spaciousness

Clean window furnishings, curtains, blinds and drapes

Remove clutter from rooms and walls to create a feeling of spaciousness

Repair items such as dripping taps, loose door knobs, creaking or sticking doors, windows and drawers

Clean and polish all woodwork

Remove children’s toys and store in a cupboard

Remove pet bowls and litter trays from living and kitchen areas

Keep rooms well ventilated and fresh

Ensure light fittings and switches are clean and operational

Furniture

General


OPEN HOUSE AND INSPECTIONSWarm and inviting

An open house provides the opportunity to present your home at its optimum to

multiple potential buyers.

Open all curtains and blinds to provide natural light

Turn on lights in dark areas of your home including passageways

Make all the beds

Put toys away

Wash and put away dishes

Remove shoes from the front and back door

Remove pets from the property

Eliminate cooking, cigarette smoke or pet odours and replace them with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee or aromatherapy candles

Place fresh flowers in strategic positions to brighten up your home

Play soft background music to create a pleasant atmosphere


OPEN HOUSE

Warm and inviting

Take out the garbage

Remove washing from the clothes line

Ensure your dishwasher, washing machine or dryer is not left running

Store small valuable items in a secure place

Create a comfortable environment by ensuring heating is turned on in winter and air conditioning or fans are turned on in summer

Leave your home during the inspection where possible to allow purchasers to feel at ease during the inspection

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PRESENTING YOUR HOME FOR SALE - Amazon S3 · 2018-03-23 · PRESENTING YOUR HOME FOR SALE FROM THE STREET Seeing it for the first time Look at your property as if you are seeing it