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QUICK TIPS FOR ON DRESSING YOUR PROPERTY FOR SUCCESS

APPEAL TO THE SENSES INSIDE
YOUR HOME

• A general spring clean will
freshen the look and the air
• Turn on sufficient lights when
viewings are being held to
compensate for any dark areas

It is often the little things that can make the biggest • Use odour neutralizers to dispel
impact. For example, first impressions really do cigarette or animal smells. The
count because it is estimated that over 50% of delicious aroma of brewing
properties are sold even before the prospective coffee or freshly baked bread
buyer steps through the front door! will convey the impression that
you enjoy your property
These are just a few practical ways in which you can • Bathrooms should be gleaming.
make an instant, positive impression, which will go Repair any broken tiles and

a long way towards making a successful sale reseal around the bath and
basin if necessary. A dish of
MAKE THE FIRST IMPRESSION IMPRESSIVE WITH scented soaps adds a nice
OUTSIDE APPEAL touch
• Place freshly cut flowers
• Remove bikes, tools, and any clutter throughout your property
• Keep lawns mowed, paths edged, hedges trimmed • Interesting knick-knacks, books

and gardens weeded or artwork in feature areas
• A few well-positioned flowering potted plants can around your property can
create a welcoming appearance encourage visitors to linger, to
• Having the exterior washed and windows cleaned avoid this, rather pack these
can make an enormous difference items away safely.
• Paint or wash fences, gates, screens, steps and the • Turn the radio or TV off, or
front door better yet - play restful CD
• Ensure your pets are secured so that they won’t quietly in the background
pose a threat or annoy visitors • Make sure the temperature

• Outside lighting is a must for evening inspections inside is comfortable – even
• Positive first impressions – your front door and light the fire in winter
entranceway can be powerful first impression areas • It’s the little things that count -
• A newly decorated front door with attractive topiary Attend to any small
shrubs either side can be effective maintenance jobs such as
• Properties yet to be renovated can visually show sticking doors or windows,
buyers the potential of the property by decorating dripping taps, squeaking
the walls, ceiling and floor of the front entrance hinges, loose door handles,
• Position an attractive plant or piece of art to add blown light bulbs or faulty
that final touch switches

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