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We all watch the property programmes on TV, and a lot of their advice makes sense. Not every home will sell if it is not presented to its full potential. The latest figures state that at least 30% of homes marketed will not sell in the first 6 months if they are not presented well, and face competition in the area. We have compiled a list of things you can do to help market your home, all of which can be achieved at minimum cost, giving maximum benefits and impact. |
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Tips on Marketing Your Home! |
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Email: sales@e-grove.co.uk |
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THE LAST THING TO REMEMBER IS THAT PETS AND SMOKING ARE NOT TO EVERYONE’S TASTES, AND THESE ARE BEST KEPT OUTSIDE WHILST VIEWINGS TAKE PLACE.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS TASTES VARY GREATLY, AND YOU WILL NEVER PLEASE ALL OF THE PEOPLE, ALL OF THE TIME, BUT YOUR HOUSE IS BETTER REMEMBERED FOR BEING WELL PRESENTED, CLEAN AND TIDY THAN THE ONE THAT NEEDS MONEY SPENDING ON IT!
GROVE ESTATES WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MARKET YOUR HOME TO IT’S FULL POTENTIAL, BUT OCCASIONALLY, WE NEED A LITTLE HELP TOO! |
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· THE FIRST IMPRESSION A HOUSE MAKES IS FROM THE OUTSIDE. COMMONLY KNOWN AS KERB APPEAL, A HOUSE THAT LOOKS WELL MAINTAINED ON THE OUTSIDE WILL APPEAL FAR MORE TO PURCHASERS. · FOR MINIMAL COST, PLANTING A FEW BRIGHTLY COLOURED POTS MAKES A VERY BIG DIFFERENCE. SWEEP PATHS AND DRIVEWAYS, CLEAN WINDOWS AND CARRY OUT ANY SMALL REPAIR JOBS THAT HAVE BEEN LEFT. IF YOU HAVE A WOODEN FRONT DOOR, TRY PAINTING IT A BRIGHT COLOUR, AND ABOVE ALL, MAKE SURE YOUR HOUSE NUMBER OR NAME IS CLEARLY VISIBLE! |
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· ROOMS GENERALLY SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES, BUT ENSURING THEY ARE CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED WILL ALWAYS IMPRESS A POTENTIAL PURCHASER. CLEAR AWAY ANY CLUTTER, AND WHERE POSSIBLE, REFRESHING PAINTWORK AND DOING MINOR REPAIRS ARE ESSENTIAL! |
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· KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS ARE A MAJOR FACTOR WHEN CHOOSING A HOME, SO MAKE SURE YOURS ARE PRESENTED AT THEIR VERY BEST. REPLACING MOULDY SHOWER CURTAINS, AND BINNING THAT OLD SOAP CERTAINLY IS A START! PRESENTATION IS THE KEY, ESPECIALLY IN SMALLER ROOMS. SOME CLEAN FRESH TOWELS, AND A FEW ACCESSORIES IS REALLY ALL THAT IS NEEDED. AND DON’T FORGET THOSE REPAIRS AGAIN. REPLACING OLD SILICONE AROUND YOUR SHOWER OR BATH CAN TRANSFORM YOUR SUITE! |
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· SMALL OR LARGE, YOUR KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF ANY HOME, AND MUST WELCOME ANY POTENTIAL PURCHASER. CLEARING AWAY YOUR DISHES, REPAIRING BROKEN HINGES ON DOORS AND SUCH IS JUST THE START IN SUCH AN IMPORTANT ROOM. IF YOUR KITCHEN IS TIRED AND DATED, YOU CAN UPDATE YOUR UNITS WITH A SIMPLE COAT OF A SPECIALIST PAINT. OF COURSE, A BETTER AND STILL CHEAPER OPTION IS TO REPLACE DOORS AND DRAWER FRONTS ALTOGETHER. · IF NONE OF THIS IS POSSIBLE, AN OLD FAVOURITE, AND A VERY SIMPLE TRICK IS TO PUT SOME BREAD IN THE OVEN 10 MINUTES BEFORE A POTENTIAL PURCHASER IS DUE.! A LOVELY, AND THOROUGHLY INVITING SMELL IS SURE TO LEAVE AN EXCELLENT IMPRESSION! |
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· LAST, BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, IS THE FORGOTTEN ROOM, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE HALLWAY! THIS IS THE FIRST IMPRESSION A POTENTIAL PURCHASER WILL GET OF YOUR HOME, AND IS THE MOST FREQUENTLY USED ROOM OF ALL! MAKING SURE CARPETS ARE NOT WORN AND DIRTY, AND FRESHENING THE PAINTWORK IS ESSENTIAL. AGAIN, AN INVITING SMELL NEVER DID ANY HARM! TRY PLUGGING IN AN AIR FRESHENER, OR LEAVING OUT A BOWL OF SCENTED POT POURRI. |
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ESTATE AGENTS & PROPERTY MANAGERS
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