Your Property Presentation Checklist

Checklist FOR SALE Your Property Presentation Checklist A good property presentation should be carried out if you intend to sell your property. The appearance of your home is the first thing that prospective buyers will notice; make sure you make a fantastic first impression by following these simple tips. Here is your property presentation checklist to ensure your home looks its best and generates interest from prospective buyers in your market. Repairs Take your time to inspect your home and if necessary, call in specialists to have a better look at the premises in order to find out potential issues and deal with them in a professional way. Repairs should be the first thing you do before you let the world know you are selling your home. Plumbing An easy way to check whether there are hidden leaks in your home is to shut off all your taps, irrigation systems, washing machine, dishwasher and other water-using appliances. Go to your water meter and write down the number youU see. Then go for several hours without running your water-using appliances and check the number on the meter again. If it has increased, unfortunately there is a hidden leak. Take all necessary measures to fix the problem. For obvious leaks and any faults in your plumbing system, make sure to contact a plumber. Electricity Call in a qualified electrician to diagnose your electrical system. Have them check and wiring, sockets, light fittings, electrical appliances in use, earth connection, etc. Make sure your electrical system runs smoothly before you show your property to prospective buyers. your cables Roof If there is some damage to the roof structure, it can lead to serious leakage and other problems. If you don't feel qualified to handle roofing issues, you had better leave them to an expert to decide whether you roof is in good condition or not. Prospective buyers will want to know the property is safe to use. Here are a few roofing things to watch out for: Damaged flashing (rust spots or cracked caulk) Worn or cracked rubber boots Broken shingles Lichen or Missing shingles moss present Freshen Up the Interior This is a good time to consider an indoor property redo. Apart from your home being in perfect working order, prospective buyers will also be attracted to a cozy interior. The possible decor changes may range from replacing small items to repainting the whole place. It largely depends on the budget you want to "sacrifice". No matter what you choose to do, ensure it improves on what was there before or you may turn buyers off. Replace the furniture Install new floors Insulate your home Repaint the walls Add decorative accent pieces Fit a new bathroom Convert your attic Clean Up Your home should be sparkling before you show prospective buyers around. It is a good idea to start with a deep clean of the premises. This means more than a quick sweep around the property. You need to do a thorough cleaning such as: Remove dirt stuck behind your appliances and in between furnishings Wash the windows Clean the carpets Dust all knick-knacks and every available surface Clean appliances thoroughly inside and out Clean walls and counter-tops Declutter It is always a good idea to streamline your possessions when getting your home ready to put on the market. Without a doubt, some prospective buyers will not be thrilled to see your stuff there and others will not be able to look past your stuff to see the potential your home has. You need to provide an atmosphere of less is more. If that means moving some of your belongs to a storage facility, then by all means do that. The less stuff you have in the home the larger it looks to buyers and the more likely they will want to take a longer look. Focus on the Details Lighten up the place by adding appropriate decorative lighting, large mirrors, cheerful photos, scented candles and other neutral setting items. Open up the curtains to let sunlight in. It will also make your home appear warm, brighter and larger. The more you can do to make your home stand out from the competition (in a good way) the better opportunity you have that buyers will begin to visualize themselves living in the home. www.sellingwarnerrobins.com COLDWELL BANKER O (478) 960-8055 (C) / (478) 953-8595 x227 (O) SSK, REALTORS" WWw.coldwellbankerssk.com Information Provided by: Kathleen Crane with Domestic Cleaners Cricklewood Source: http://sellingwarnerrobins.com/2015/03/your-property-presentation-checklist/