| When
viewing your home, prospective buyers
must be at ease, unobserved, comfortable
and free to voice their feelings. We recommend
that you be away from your home if possible.
The sales person knows the Buyers requirements
and can best emphasize the features of
your house. Do not discuss anything concerning
the sale with the client, never apologise
for appearance as it only accentuates
or distracts. Never try to sell furniture
to a client before a deal is completed.
KERB
APPEAL
Make sure that all exterior paintwork
is in good condition, flower beds and
lawns are trimmed and weed-free, roof
and gutters are in good repair and the
front entrance is clean and inviting.
Many a potential purchaser has turned
down a property because "he didn't
like the look of it", yet the accommodation,
position and price would have been perfect
for him.
DRIVEWAY,
GARAGES & CARPORT
Ensure that the garage door is in good
working order, the garage neat and tidy,
the driveway free of weeds and grease
or oil marks and the carport presentable.
PATIOS
& STOEPS
Attractive outdoor furniture will help
to enhance this area. Cut back creepers,
which prevent light from entering adjoining
rooms. Keep all steps clear of hazards.
SWIMMING
POOLS
These must be sparkling and clean. If
algae growth has marked the marble coating,
consider calling in the experts and have
the pool acid washed and treated.
WINDOWS
Replace cracked or broken panes, wash
windows, check fittings and paintwork.
Curtain rails must be firmly attached
to walls and curtains should be clean
and properly hung.
DOORS
Check and wash paintwork, polish handles
and locks, oil hinges and tighten door
knobs.
CUPBOARDS
Untidy or overcrowded cupboards suggest
inadequate storage space.
FLOORS
& CARPETS
Professional steam cleaning will rejuvenate
a tired looking wall-to-wall carpet and
a good polish will bring out the natural
beauty of a wooden strip floor. If need
be, replace Novilon flooring in kitchen
and
bathroom - a small amount spent can make
a great difference to the final selling
price.
LIGHTS
& LIGHT FITTINGS
All should be functional and globes replaced
where necessary.
KITCHEN
Stove, refrigerator and sink should be
spotless, all work space should be clear.
PLUMBING
If basins and bath tubs cannot be spring
cleaned, re-enamelling is relatively inexpensive
and adds value to your home. Replace broken
tiles, fix noisy or leaking toilets, repair
all dripping taps and repair broken putty
around the bath, basin and shower. A new
set of colourful towels and a few flowering
pot plants in the bathroom make all the
difference.
GARDEN
& SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Besides neat and tidy, a few trays of
flowering annuals in strategic places
will highlight the beauty of your garden.
If a sprinkler system is part of your
special fixtures, make sure it is in proper
working order.
PETS
& ODOURS
Both can put off potential buyers. Unfortunately,
not all people feel comfortable with animals
and most people are offended by smells.
However, if necessary put a few drops
of vanilla essence on a saucer in a hot
oven, this will cover up any mishap. |
