Property Appeal

Maximise your properties appeal

The next step is to spruce up your property so it's ready for valuations and viewings. Make sure your property is clean, tidy and free from clutter. This will give potential buyers a blank canvas to imagine how they would use the space. It should also look good from the outside. Mow the lawn, pull out the weeds, clean the windows and repair any broken gates or fences. If your home is a bit run down you may want to consider some home improvements - but it's worth getting an estate agent's opinion on whether it's worth the expenditure (see next step). Kitchen renovations are huge, expensive projects, whereas giving things a fresh coat of paint and replacing handles and doors can be just as effective and much cheaper. If you think your home may have any major issues that could put buyers off, consider getting a house survey done so that you have independent confirmation of the extent of the problems, plus potential repair costs. You can then make a call on whether to fix things or factor future costs for a buyer into your asking price. The images below show an example of a kitchen and living room before and after being decluttered by firm Doctor Photo. Use the sliding tool to see how small tweaks can improve the look of a home.