A UNIQUE DIFFERENCE
A good front door sets the tone for the rest of the house and will help it stand out in a buyers mind.
Published 24th November 2019
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Make sure your kitchen looks incredible.
Our stats show that it’s the most clicked-on room when a property is shown online.
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Bring the outside in
Especially if you have no garden, with house plants and window boxes.
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Get another opinion
Get close friends and family to give you a few home truths then get sprucing.
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Make it smell amazing
People instinctively use all their senses to judge a property, not just their eyes. Make sure it smells great for viewings and avoid noisy times of day – so clear out kids and dogs.
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Make a list
: Write a list of things that you love about your home, especially things that people doing a one off viewing might not be able to appreciate. This might be sunsets out of a certain window, the local shop or a great neighbour. Make sure your agent mentions them to people when they are viewing.
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Be legally prepared
Boring but essential, make sure you get your paper work in order before you go on the market. Engage a solicitor before you list. Perhaps your estate agent can make a recommendation. Get down to the nitty gritty and familiarise yourself with terms like freehold and transfer documents.
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Get painting
Decorate with muted tones but apply bursts of uplifting colour such as bright prints or colourful cushions.
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Check your angles
Work out your homes best angles (rear façade? Front façade? Living room? Make sure its photographed at a time of day that shows it in its best light. It goes without saying that you should take pictures on a bad weather day.
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Let there be light
Give the windows a good clean to make the most of your properties natural light.
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First impressions count
Paint your front door, choose the colour carefully (don’t be afraid to be bold – we love green!) and go for a beautifully designed name or number. A good door sets the tone for the rest of the house and will help it stand out in their mind.