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How to prepare your property for a quick sale!

Lion Trust Sales Service | Costa del Sol

Are you considering selling your property? If so, then it’s important to have a plan in place for properly preparing your home. Making a lasting first impression is vital. Proper preparation can make the difference between getting a great offer and having to continue to wait for that perfect buyer.

In this article, we will outline the importance of preparing a property for selling, discuss ways to create a positive first impression and wrap up with why making your home shine is essential when selling your property.

Creating a positive first impression is key when it comes to selling your property!

Studies show that buyers often make their opinion on the property within the first 15-30 seconds of seeing it. Thus, it’s important to focus on improving entrance appeal right away.

This could mean planting flowers or shrubs around the front garden or cleaning up any clutter in the entrance. Additionally, taking steps to declutter each room is important, as clutter can make rooms look smaller than they actually are. This may turn potential buyers off from purchasing your home. The effort that you put towards sprucing up your home will definitely reward you in terms of financial gain and more likely than not result in a quicker sale.

Here's what we recommend to do:

Inside:

Remove any excess furniture and objects to create a cleaner, more organised space.
Clear all objects / appliances from the kitchen countertops. If it hasn't been used for two months - put it away!
In the bathroom, remove any items from countertops and bath / shower trays. Keep only your most needed items in one small group on the counter.

Outside:

Go around the perimeter of the property and remove all clutter.
Ensure that all plants are looking their best by pruning bushes and trees, preventing them from obstructing windows.
Clear patios or terraces of all small items, such as small planters, tiny flower pots, bikes, clothing racks, toys, etc.

Note: Your privacy is important!

It’s important to embrace a neutral perspective when showing your home. This means depersonalising your space by removing family photos and other personal items which may distract buyers from focusing on the features of the home itself.

Moreover, highlighting unique features in each room is also beneficial; whether that means showcasing built-in shelves in a study or emphasising an outdoor patio area with furniture, these touches can make all the difference in helping buyers picture themselves living in the space.

We understand that this can't be upkept in a day to day lifestyle, but doing it for photos/ video and of course when you have a scheduled viewing is preferred.

What happens right before a viewing?

To ensure a successful viewing experience for your property, we recommend taking the following steps. Even if you are not present in the home during viewings, our team will still follow these same steps to demonstrate its best qualities.

Open curtains to let the light in during the showing.
Remove all clutter to better display spacious rooms.
Arrange all your rooms neatly. Keep fresh, clean towels in the bathroom and use candles or air fresheners to make a nice ambiance.

Staging your property!

Transform your home's atmosphere into one of comfort and warmth with strategic lighting, even while it is being shown during the day. This will accentuate its many positive features, making sure that your property stands out. If you feel like you need assistance with staging your property please contact us and we will advise you on what's necessary.