the dining room gives an idea of the space available to work with and how many people can come over for dinner. These subtle little hints are not too much and will create the blank canvas aspect that you are going for....plus it will do wonders to encourage the buyers to begin envisioning their own lives here. A few plants here and there on countertops will bring color and life back into the house. It could easily be the difference between a sale and a near miss, so it’s worth the effort.
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 that they feel 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
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