You don't want to give the buyers the opportunity to find fault and use those faults to negotiate the sale price of the property down.
Here are a few low cost repairs and ideas to help you present the home well:
- Mow the lawns
- Clean all the windows
- Clean the bathroom and toilet thoroughly
- Make sure all appliances work well
- Make sure all lights work. Change globes if necessary
- Clean floors
- Remove clutter
- Tidy yard. Remove rubbish. Go to the Tip if necessary
- Fix leaking taps and toilets
- Fix squeaking doors
- Clean gutters
- Fix garage door if necessary
- Do lawn edges
- Replace missing or cracked tiles
- Clean driveway and footpaths....water blast with pressure cleaner
- A fresh coat of paint always helps
- Clean curtains and/or blinds
- Remove cobwebs
- Make sure gates and gate locks work
- Clean pool
- Make sure letterbox is straight and not falling down
Implement some of the above ideas and you are on your way to achieving a great price for your home!
Comments by Dean Carver
Property Lawyer & Strategist - "providing Solutions for Home Sellers"
Phone (02) 9773 4550
