UPDATE FIXTURES
Anything broken must be repaired and anything looking rundown should be replaced. Again, this is so the buyer does not straight away get overwhelmed with a list of “little” things to change and fix if they agree to buy. You want your buyer comfortable they can get the keys and just start living. Anything that poses as too much of a “fixer-upper” will be a major turn off for most buyers. Make sure you check all the doorknobs, faucets, lights, and fix them.
RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE
Let’s backtrack a little. All the advice you have received so far is under the assumption that you get buyers to come for a viewing. Before we get to that stage, you need to consider a few aspects to make sure you get them to come in the first place. This comes down to the right price and right time. Avoid, if possible, putting your house up for sale just before Christmas, for example, as not many people will be looking to buy with the expensive holidays coming up. Keep an eye on the property market. Prices are known to rise and drop all the time, so try and avoid choosing to sell your property during a drop, or you will not get the price you are hoping for. Keep a close eye on the competition when it comes to choosing what price to list your property for. Have a look around your area for houses of a similar size with similar features and see what they are listing — and selling — for. You can get your house valued by a professional and decide from there; but it is good to do your own research so you know what is fair for you.
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