Someone coming to look around your home?

Present your home in its best light

If someone is viewing your property, then it is obvious to say you should clean and tidy the house to present it in its best light (although you should). This article is not about stating the obvious, it is to give you some meaningful tips on how to present your house in the best way. Therefore, here are some ideas you may not have thought of:

• "De-clutter" your home by arranging storage for some of your items. We suggest Evans EasySpace for storage and Andrew Porter Ltd. to help you move the bulky items.
• Place a large mirror at eye level in your hall or in any dark room. It will fill the room with the available light and create the impression of space.
• Tidy your garden as it is the first part of your house that the viewer sees. Farrell Heyworth suggest the Gardeners Amazing Scapes who can advise you on the best ways to present your garden to home buyers.
• Finish the jobs you never got round to doing. Painters Paul Anthony Painters to help you touch up the interior and exterior of your property.
• A dark carpet can make a room seem smaller than it really is. An investment in a light coloured carpet will lift a room and impress potential buyers.
• People looking at the house will be worried about various aspects the house and also your neighbourhood. Read this Neighbours from hell article so that you are aware of viewers concerns and can provide your opinion to viewers if they raise any concerns.
• Ask a neighbour to look after your pets during any viewing, and leave time to remove the pet hair before the viewers arrive!