To prepare your house to sell means more than making your house look clean and tidy for potential buyers. Although this is important to ensure that your home is seen in the best possible light, there are also other tips to make sure that you achieve interest and the maximum value for your home.

Think about how your home looks for the outside. There is no point decorating the inside of your home to show home standards if you cannot get people through the door to look inside. You need the exterior of your home to be as enticing as possible so mend your garden gate, paint the front door, any window sills and make sure you create an inviting garden.
On the inside of your home, make the most of your space so dress the rooms accordingly. A single bedroom will have more appeal to most buyers than a study for instance, so make sure that the rooms are shown off to their best advantage.

Simplify the clutter in all your rooms. Fewer photos and ornaments will allow the potential buyer to visualise themselves and their belongings in your home. Make sure pets and children are out of the way when you have viewings so that potential buyers can view the house without any distractions. Be positive about your home and highlight its strengths to all viewers but do not appear desperate.

Once you have your house in order, consider whether you should sell property privately in order to avoid paying agents commission fees and maximise value on your sale. Private property sales mean that you are in control of marketing your home and can be active in advertising your home. Here at Your Property Key, we have a proven track record in selling property privately and private lettings.