Hints for a successful sale

Show casing your home is an excellent way to sell faster.

Read our list of tips to make the most of this opportunity:

• First impressions last. The first impression for the buyer is the external appearance and the way it fits into the surrounding area. M ake your home attractive at first glance. • M ow the lawn and ensure that garden tools and hose pipes are neatly packed away. • E nsure that your swimming pool is clean and sparkling and that all water features are operating. • S pend a little time to ensure that exterior walls, woodwork and gutters are in good repair. Wash the walls or even give it a fresh coat of paint. • M ake your braai and entertainment areas attractive. • If you have pets, clean up all dirt and ensure that al pets are secured during viewings.

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• E nsure that the interior is in move-in condition. • Apply paint touch ups or re-paint where needed. • M ake it as bright and light as you can. S witch on the lights if necessary and open all the curtains to ensure ample light in all the rooms. In summer, open doors and windows as far as possible to allow fresh air to circulate. • M ake sure that bathrooms are clean,

ead our list of tips to make the most of this opportunity:

towels hung up neatly and all products packed away. • Baths, basins, toilets, taps and showers must be shiny. • Kitchen, stove and oven must be sparkling clean and all dishes and washing packed away. • Pick up all toys and pack away any items which make the rooms feel cluttered. • Pack away any clothes lying and hanging around. • In winter, make your home warm, cosy and inviting. • M ake sure that visitors can view all the outbuildings. • Put fresh flowers in a vase on a prominent spot. • Play classical music to create a pleasant atmosphere. • Do not hang about and make sure that family and friends are away during show times – it allows prospective buyers to be at ease, unobserved, comfortable, and free to voice their feelings. • S team clean any dirty carpets. • Lock away all valuables.

These tips, coupled with correct pricing, will increase the odds of achieving a sale at the best price within a reasonable amount of time.