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As the evenings begin to draw in, sellers should take stock of their property if they are to maximise their chances of securing an early sale.  Buyer activity is traditionally very good at this time of year, but your property still needs to compete well if it is to sell readily.  Here are some tips, with my compliments:

• Kerb appeal. You only get one chance to make a first impression – so make it count, as buyers make instant judgments.  Make sure lawns are neat and pathways swept.

• How about a coat of fresh paint for the front door and a new doormat?

• Make sure gutters are free from debris and are draining property. There are few things worse than waiting outside a house with a torrent of water threatening the back of your neck!

• People in coats are bulkier, so make sure your entrance hall is clear of bicycles, toys and wellies.

• Many people cruise past a property before making an appointment to view. So, on dark evenings, make it look like a home from the outside.  Table lamps and soft lighting give an impression of cosiness and should be turned on mid-afternoon.  A “For Sale” board will also make the house easier to find.

• Ensure your windows are sparkling clean, as recent rain may have left them dirty, and maximise available daytime light by ensuring that curtains are fully open.

• Make sure the house feels warm and cosy inside. You are selling a home after all, not just four walls and a roof.

If you’re keen to move this side of Christmas, why not take advantage of my property marketing advice service?  It’s free, and will give you a good opportunity to gauge whether I could be the right agent for you!  Please feel free to contact me anytime on 01923 901777 or 07798 650856.