SELLING YOUR HOME
First impressions count when home selling. Try to understand that you become so used to your own home it may be difficult to see it as a potential buyer would see it. Try to look with fresh eyes.
Remember most people make up their minds very quickly. Make sure the outside of your property is clean and tidy. Cut the grass and tidy the garden if there is one out front. Finish off any half finished DIY projects.
Declutter your home when selling it. Nothing puts off buyers so much as cramped rooms. Throw away or give to charity shops items you no longer want. If you are prone to clutter and don't want to get rid of it pack it away, put it in cupboards but don't have it on show. A lick of paint won't go amiss - but make sure you use neutral colours.
 

The following points will also help:-
- Don't have it too hot or too cold.
- Tidy away very personal possessions. Space is a key issue so hang up your clothes and make sure your shoes are stored neatly away.
- Make sure the beds are made with fresh-looking bed-linens.
- Give the bathroom a thorough clean. Replace any worn or discoloured items such as shower curtain, toilet seat and bathmats.
- Put out fresh new soap to give it that 'hotel' look.
- Make sure the lighting is flattering to your home for the time of day. If necessary buy one or two low lighting lamps to create the right atmosphere.
- Don't forget to put out some fresh flowers, turn on any lamps and scatter some interiors magazines around on the coffee table.
- There are also some tricks like having fresh coffee brewing or bread baking or a vanilla pod in the oven to make your home smell nice.