PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR VIEWINGS

As confidence grows among sellers, many homeowners are preparing to put their property up for sale. Here’s how you can get your home ready for viewings.

First impressions are vital when viewing a property, so make sure the front of your home is in good condition. This includes your driveway, front garden and the paintwork on the doors and windows.

Your home should be uncluttered, so clear away belongings that might make it difficult for prospective buyers to picture their own life there.

Replace but don’t refurbish; there is no point in renovating your home just before you sell, but everything should be in good, working condition.

Put your pet away for viewings. If the visitor loves animals, it might be a distraction. If they aren’t an animal lover, it could put them off buying.