House about to go on the market. Any useful tips?

Thanks Georgesgran. The brochure has just been sent to me and I have been able to tweak the "blurb" a little.

I would prefer the agent to do viewings. Actually I would prefer to go away and have it sold in my absence 😄 but I don't think that will happen.

DD says I shouldn't show viewers because I'll get upset if they don't love it. 😂

I agree about letting the EAs do the selling. I don't like looking around houses with the owners there (not that I've bought many), and people are more honest with EEs, so you will get better feedback.

If there is clutter that can't be put away quickly and easily, maybe stash it in the car during the viewings? It's surprising how much more spacious houses can look with everything put away.

Put the lid on the loo(s) down, and make sure towels and bath mats are clean and tidy. If there are any small chips in paintwork, get one of those little touch-up things (a bit like a bottle of Tippex) and touch them up. Let as much natural light in as you can - raise blinds and open curtains in all rooms.

If the house is likely to sell to a family, get a list of local schools, and if they have good OFSED results you could print them off to give to the agent to pass on.

Good luck!

Obviously clean and tidy, with as few signs as possible of pets around and get rid of any clutter.
As for personal things, maybe the odd picture, say on a desk, but otherwise I’d pop things away in a drawer for viewings.
I’m sure perspective purchasers will have seen the property details online before booking a viewing, so I doubt they’d be put off by seeing the real thing. I’d ask the EA to conduct any viewings, after all they charge enough for their services!