ensuring you keep the outside looking neat and tidy. Trim the hedges, mow the lawn, and, depending on the season, keep on top of snow removal and fallen leaves. You want your house to look like you just moved out that morning and the building is still alive. Allowing anything to become unkempt and derelict is going to give the impression that the house has been abandoned and neglected, which is never going to help a sale.
OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE
You must also pay attention to the finer details of the exterior of your inherited house. Clean and maintain the gutters to avoid mess and check on the paint work, roof tiles, and brickwork. Walkways should not be cracked or broken. A frequent turn-off for a potential buyer is to arrive at a property and realize that their first thought is of everything they see that they would need to attend to. In appropriate seasons, you also want to create the impression that your house can withstand the different weather elements. If your house is still in great shape in harsh weather when other properties are looking tired and shabby, that will increase your chances of a sale.
PLAY UP YOUR ASSETS
An advantage of selling a vacant house is that any strong or unique feature your house has will not be obscured by your possessions. Buyers may look at a vast number of properties before deciding on which one is for them, so you need to highlight features that make your house stand out. Here is your opportunity to make the most of it and to make your features stand out.
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