1. Curb Appeal:
– ✔ Ensure the front garden, path and borders are well-maintained.
– ✔ Clean or paint the front door and replace any worn-out door furniture.
2. Interior Cleaning:
– ✔ Thoroughly clean all rooms, including windows and carpets.
– ✔ Declutter to make your space appear as spacious as possible.
– ✔ Consider professional cleaning services if necessary.
3. Repairs and Maintenance:
– ✔ Fix any visible issues, such as leaky taps, cracked tiles, or peeling paint.
– ✔ Address any trip hazards, structural or safety concerns.
5. Energy Efficiency:
– ✔ Upgrade insulation or windows, if possible, to improve energy efficiency.
– ✔ Ensure all appliances are in working order.
6. Kitchen and Bathroom:
– ✔ Consider updating or renovating these areas if outdated.
– ✔ Clean and repair any fixtures.
7. Pricing Strategy:
– ✔ Research the local market to understand where your property may sit price wise in the market.
– ✔ Be flexible with pricing based on market conditions.
9. Legal and Financial Documents:
– ✔ Ensure you know where the necessary documents, such as the title deeds are located and that they can be easily accessed when needed.
10. Market Timing:
– ✔ Choose the right time to list your property, considering market trends and demand.
12. Estate Agent: – ✔ Engage a local estate agent who understands the local market and can help you navigate the sales process as well as the other various steps from instruction to completion.
01482 866304 – Beverley
01482 631133 – West Hull
