Someone coming to look around your home?

Present your home in its best light

When a prospective buyer or renter is coming to view your property, it’s important that the owner understands everything that goes into the viewers decision making process. Sure, we can mention how you should clean or tidy your property before viewing, but as this tends to be quite obvious, so we’ve identified some comprehensive home presentation tips that should help you move your property quickly and efficiently.

When you present your home, first consider everything that you considered when you made your purchase. De-clutter everything to make the property more spacious and inviting. We have relationships with Evans EasySpace and Andrew Porter Ltd. that offer incredible options for storage and removal of clutter. Always furnish with just enough dressing to show what the home “could look like if you lived here”. If you are unsure what is realistic "declutter", visit a show home for a local new build property.

Another important piece of the showcasing of a property is the use of mirrors. Mirrors can create the illusion of space and help reflect light if the area tends to be dark. The end of a hallway is a prime location for a mirror, so utilise this visual effect to your advantage.

Another of Farrell Heyworth’s partnerships that can help immensely is with Amazing Scapes. Remember, one of the first things a prospective buyer will see is the garden. Be sure that the garden is tidy and neat so the viewer has an instant positive impression before ever setting foot inside. Once they have entered the home, be sure that you haven’t left any “chores” undone. That painting job you promised to do last summer? Be sure that you’ve finished it. This is one of the most important house presentation tips on this list! Painters Paul Anthony Painters to help you touch up the interior and exterior of your property.

Finally, when you’re getting ready to present your home, remember that the neighbourhood may have a huge effect on the decision-making process for your visitors. Are there neighbours that were always a thorn in your side? Read this Neighbours from hell article so that you are aware of viewers potential concerns, so you can provide your opinion to viewers if they raise any concern. Always remember that they may want to know about specifics, so have all of the schooling and local amenity information on hand at the time of viewing.

Finally, ask a neighbour to look after your pets during any viewing, and leave time to remove the pet hair before the viewers arrive!

Farrell Heyworth has developed the reputation of delivering on all of our promises. We look to help our clients through every step of the property sell or purchase process, and we will offer advice like you’ve seen here every step of the way. Should you have any questions, simply inquire with one of our 20 offices across the North West and our expertise will shine.

Presenting your home is an important piece of the sales puzzle. We’ll do everything in our power to get the advertising out there and use our high-profile agency to generate a buzz about your property. While we’re doing this, it’s important that the property is getting ready for viewing and eventual sale, so follow these tips and you’ll have a quick sales experience!