PROPERTY VIEW PROPERTY VIEW By Richard Blake, local estate agent
so clear your front entrance of any winter weather dam- age. winter can make the front garden and paths look dull and dirty; ensuring these are clean and clear of leaves will improve the attractiveness of the property. Bright and beautiful: ensure your home is well lit. this means simply checking all the bulbs are working prior to a viewing and switching them on, including any out- door lighting. You’ll know which lighting looks best in your home so work with this, especially when viewings run into the evening. During the day you can make the most of natural light by ensuring all blinds and curtains are fully open and clutter is moved out of the way. Warm and friendly: It’s important to make your house feel warm and homely; it will encourage potential buy- ers to stay longer and to be able to vision themselves living at home. Display some freshly cut flowers … the old cliché of fresh bread or roasting coffee really does work as well. It is also advisable to accentuate any features that are particularly important in the winter such as a fireplace, which can be a real selling point of a home. In the garden: a messy garden can signal the need for too much work and thus detract buyers; the winter weather can also tire garden furniture, which looks quite unsightly. If possible, clear patio furniture away,
HOW TO HELP YOUR HOME SELL DURING THE WINTER F
irst impressions count: the first seconds upon arriv- ing at a property really impact the buyer’s decisions,
if not, ensure they are securely covered. It is also advis- able to trim back overhanging branches, particularly those blocking the windows in order to encourage as much light into the property as possible. Be flexible: with less daylight hours available for potential buyers to view your house, you should be as available as possible for prospective buyers to view it when it’s convenient for them. Your estate agent should help you work around these tricky daylight hours. Tackle any winter damage: make sure any problems with the property that are more prominent in the winter – such as damp or a faulty boiler – are fixed prior to putting the house on the market. Increased rainfall over the winter does take its toll on guttering, so check the gutters and drain covers are properly cleared of dead leaves and other debris, as leaky gutters and pipes cause damage and are unsightly. Flying off for the winter: If you are going away for any period over the winter, the heating should be left on at a low temperature (minimum of 15°c), in order to pre- vent the pipes from freezing. If you are away for a long period and don’t want to keep the heating on 24/7, make sure it is on a timer. Longer spells at a lower tem- perature can be more economical than shorter blasts at higher temperatures. this will ensure that there are no problems upon your return to be dealt with before showing to prospective buyers.•
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