The preparation you put into getting your property ready for sale can be the difference between getting a standard price and a great price.

The best part is, it's not hard, time consuming or expensive.

Whatever your motive for selling, the process can either be stress free or tense and disappointing.

The good news is that you have the ability to choose.

There are few factors that will influence the outcome of any sale.  See Below;

Buyers for a property can be found all year round however it's not often that a purchaser for your home is out there, just waiting for you to put your home on the market.

Timing, presentation and advertising are all required to bring buyers and sellers together for the best result.

Winter usually presents fewer buyers, but the buyers are usually more focussed on purchasing and traditionally there will be fewer homes on the market to choose from. Prior to placing your home on the market, allow an additional two weeks to prepare both the property and the marketing material.

Spring is often considered to be the best time to sell. It's a time of optimism and with the weather clearing, more potential buyers will be out and about. It is also a time when more sellers will put their homes on the market so there will be more competition.

Summer

Autumn

Tips For Selling Your Home.

Fill your Home with Light.
Light helps create a feeling of space and the best way to this is to open curtains and blinds. Switch on lights in areas that are darker.
 
Consider the Sense  of Smell.
The way a home a smells  makes an immediate impression on buyers. Open windows to allow fresh air to circulate. If you have pets, visitors can be very sensitive to pet odour which is why fresh air is important.
 
The Right Temperature creates Comfort.
It’s all about making prospective buyers feel at home. Dependant upon the  time of year, heating or cooling your home prior to inspection provides comfort for visitors.
 
Remove or Switch Off Excess Noise.
Barking dogs and loud music detract from focusing upon the property. Farm out the dog and turn off your television and radio.
 
Pay Attention to Detail.
To achieve the showroom quality, put out fresh towels, tea towels and tablecloths. Fresh flowers add appeal to any home.
 
Replace Tired  Items and Furniture.
Splash out on new bedspreads for that `brand new’  look. If the furnishings are tired, you may wish hire a few pieces to show your home off to it’s best advantage.
 
Provide Your Consultant a Key to the Front Door.
The front entrance to your home will always make the best impression.
 
Make Yourself Scarce.
Your consultant is experienced in professionally marketing your home for you  so leave it to the experts! Prospective buyers are also more willing to negotiate purchase and ask questions without you around.

PRIVATE  TREATY -
Markets the Property at a set price. The biggest
problem is establishing the price as a too high or too low. May have adverse effects to the property.

AUCTION - 
The Best way to gain the true Market Value of your Property - The Auction process sets a time frame for the market to react.
If you submit your property for Auction this means that prospective purchasers will bid against one another at a date and time suitable to you.
You can set a reserve price, which is the minimum you will accept, and once bidding has passed that level you know you have a sale, as it will be unconditional and a predetermined deposit must be paid on the day.

TENDER -
Used for properties where offers can be made by a fixed date giving the seller the chance to evaluate the best option.