Declutter
Decluttering your home will ensure that you’re showing it off in its best light. Sometimes, having lots of personal objects scattered around could take the focus away from the property itself.
Making sure that your home looks as close to a blank canvas as possible will make it easier for people to visualise what the space could look like. Plus, the less clutter you have the larger your rooms will appear.
Tidy outside areas
Before your property valuation, ensure that you’ve given any outdoor spaces as much attention as you’ve given the inside. Kerb appeal is very important when it comes to selling your property, as this is what will create a positive first impression.
Mow front and back lawns, tidy away any toys or gardening equipment that might be laying around, and give any paving or decking that you have a thorough powerwash!
Complete odd jobs
If you’ve had any odd jobs that you’ve been putting off, now is the time to do them! Making sure that everything is neat, tidy, and in good working order will mean that you’ll get the best possible valuation for your property.
This includes refreshing or touching up paintwork, fixing wonky shelving, and ensuring that all of your lightbulbs are working. Make a checklist and take a weekend to make your way through it - you’ll feel a great sense of achievement and it’s for a good cause!
Remember small details
No detail is too small when it comes to having your property valued, and paying attention to these details will ensure that your home looks its best. On the day of your valuation, open all the curtains and blinds to let in lots of natural light and invest in some fresh flowers to brighten up your rooms too.
Have a final check around the whole house before the estate agent arrives so you can be confident that you’ve done all you can to make it look spacious and attractive.
Do your research
In addition to preparing your property for a valuation, it’s worth doing your research so that you’re prepared too. Take a look at what other properties similar to yours are selling for and have any questions you’d like to ask the estate agent to hand. This way, you’ll have a rough idea of how much your property is worth and will be ready for the next steps too.
Now that you know how to prepare for a property valuation, it’s time to get your home ready to be sold. If you’re looking to sell a property in Salisbury, contact our friendly team today who will be happy to help.
