Top Selling Tips

Good and clever preparation and getting your property ready for sale on the open market can be the difference between getting a standard price and getting an excellent price.  This can all be done quiet easily with a little attention to minor detail, its not time consuming or expensive all you have to do is following these simple tips. Selling your home need not be as stressful as you think, the following points are to help you secure a satisfactory sale which is not tense or disappointing but more stress free and lucrative.

1: Get the time Right!
Potential purchasers for good quality property can be round open the market all year round.  Experience and evidence show that spring early February to May are the busiest times and thing once again the September to December pose extremely busy. 
Pending on the outcome of the budget and stamp duty rates this may vary in December.

The approximate time to sell a property that is accurately priced and in a good location will typically vary between two and six weeks.  It is always advisable to allow yourself two weeks prior to releasing the property onto the open market to prepare the property so as that it is looking its best.

2: Get that Look

How the property looks as a potential buyer approaches is a critical factor in achieving the highest possible price.  A poorly presented property or a property that appears neglected instantly stirs negative feeling in the potential buyer.  If the property needs paint we advise to make it more appealing it will be worth the extra to paint it to have it looking its absolute best. Mow the lawn and insure that all rubbish is disposed of.  It there is animals outside ensure that there are looked after by a neighbour or friend during times of viewing so as that the potential purchaser may feel at ease. Don’t leave washing hanging on the line. It just simply looks better with a decluttered garden.

3: Instant Appeal Inside

A few hundred euro spent sprucing up the property can make that extra special difference increasing the saleability thus can result in an increase in sale price.

Declutter : too much furniture or personal belongings clutter the space, space appearance needs to be maximised which also achieves a more bright and airy feeling.

Replace any broken light bulbs; fill any holes or cracks in the walls

* Scented candles add a nice touch to any home
* Flowers on the dining table are instantly appealing.
* Lamps light throughout the house adds that extra special homely touch
* Give your bedrooms that show house look with particular attention to the dressing of the bed.  A few cushions or a throw give with a few candles create an instant appealing factor to the buyer.  It’s so easily down with very little cost.
* If it is cold outside try to have the heating on once again giving that homely ambience.
* If it is warm outside leave the windows open to enhance the bright and airy feeling of springtime.
 
5: Family Pets:

If you have a dog or family pet it is always a better idea to give it to a neighbour or
Friend for the time that viewing is in operation. The will eliminate any problems with
potential viewers having fears of certain pets and make avoid unforeseen problems
that may arise. 

6:  Vacate the Property:

 Many realtors and potential buyers would prefer that the seller not be present during a showing, to avoid limiting the buyers' conversation or making them uncomfortable. Children and pets should also be absent or out of the buyers' way during a showing, if at all possible

7 Lights!

In addition to brighter light bulbs, open all curtains, shades and blinds. Leave all lights turned on before and during the potential buyer is at your home. The additional light makes the rooms look larger and more open.

8 First Impressions last

Remember that the first time viewing of a property for a potential purchaser is the most important.  Do you property justice by following these helpful tips to further enhance the saleability of your property thus giving it the best possible chance to achieve the best possible price.