Tips on House presentation
When selling a house, a vendor has control of three factors - agency selection, selling price and the property’s condition. All three affect attracting a buyer and the final selling price.
Great importance is usually given to the first two factors, but often very little to house presentation. First impressions count – prospective buyers form an opinion in the first 10 seconds – so it’s worth ensuring your house looks well cared for and welcoming.
While good house presentation need not cost anything, if areas of your property desperately need fresh paintwork, it may well be worth the minimal expense in the long run.
House Doctor
We have outlined below some top-tips on house presentation - but if you would like further professional advice, please contact one of our offices and we can put you in touch with a recommended House Doctor.
Style and presentation tips:
Exterior:
- Front garden neat and tidy
- If necessary paint fences or clip hedges
- If exterior paint flaking, consider repainting
- Clean windows and frames and consider repainting if necessary
- Front door clean
Interior:
- Neat and tidy – remove unnecessary clutter
- All paintwork clean and crack free
- Stains and chips touched up
- Coloured paintwork can distract – keep it light and neutral
- Place fresh flowers around house
- Make sure there are no bad smells from cooking, pets etc
- At night, good lighting will show house at its best
- Classical music playing creates calm atmosphere
- Noises distract - turn off TV, keep children/dogs quiet
- Avoid having too many people in the house
