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Preparing Your Home For Sale

Preparation and presentation is key to achieve a successful sale at the
best possible price.

Little things such as weeding the gardens, mowing the lawns, wiping
down benches and cupboards or finishing off that painting you never
quite finished can make all the difference.
Here are some helpful tips:

Tidy up the garden and lawns
Pull out weeds, mow the lawns regularly and trim lawn edges. Keep paths

and driveways clear and swept, prune, shape and trim back trees,
hedges and shrubs, tidy up and put away any rubbish or clutter and
make sure any rubbish bins are clean and tucked away.

Get rid of clutter
Crowded shelves, drawers, tables and bench tops can make storage and
rooms look cluttered and smaller than they are. You could even consider

putting nonessential items into storage for the sale period. Having a
good clear out and putting some items into storage can make the
spaces in your home feel and look bigger, tidier and cleaner as well as
making it easier for you when it comes time to pack up and move into
your new home.