If you have decided to sell your house, the last thing you will want is to have it on the market for months or even years. But with so many similar houses on sale, how can you make yours stand out from the crowd?

Follow these eight tips and hopefully you'll be packing up and moving out in no time.

 

1. Give it a once over

Make sure your home looks appealing from the very top to the very bottom, so check your roof for moss or weeds and clear your gutters of any clutter or debris. Don’t forget about the shed at the end of the garden – that needs to look just as inviting as the house itself.

 

2. Dump dead flowers

First appearances are the most important so remove any dead planting from your front and back garden, mow the lawn and ensure your beds are free of weeds and rubbish.

 

3. Give it a lick of paint

While you won’t want to invest any money into the house it is important that the paint work and windows look at least presentable, so you may need to give it a lick of paint.

 

4. Clean your windows

Make sure your windows are streak-free and there are no sticky handprints all over them, especially for daytime viewings when the sun can show up everything!

 

 

5. Get rid of clutter

Clear your hall of post, keys, shoes and jackets and remove excess photos adorning your walls or mantelpiece. Prospective buyers don’t want to see your family holidays, and you can always put them back up again.

 

6. Replace bulbs

Even during the day, people will flip light switches, mostly just out of habit, but you will want to ensure your bulbs all work. The same goes for the kettle and oven – make sure everything switches on!

 

7. Remove traces of pet

Some buyers can be put off a house if they know a dog or cat has been living there, so remove any bedding and toys and light a few candles to get rid of the smell.

 

8. Make it inviting

You will want to ensure your house feels homely and inviting so light a few candles, display fresh flowers and even bake some fresh bread. 

Hopefully these tips will help you sell your home fast, but if you need to sell quickly and you don’t have the time to do it, there is always the chance to sell to an investor like The Local House Buyers.
 

 

 

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