What are your top tips for selling a home? - £300 voucher to be won

Make sure house is clean and fresh without clutter. Clean windows, mow the lawn and plant some shrubs in pots.

Make sure it is as clutter free as possible. It's so offputting when you see pictures on right move with lots of photo frames and ornaments, It makes the rooms look busy and old fashioned. Just package them up and store in loft or similar until the house is sold. We hid the kids toys in the car when viewers came!

Decluttering probably has the biggest impact if you're hoarders and will have to be done if you're successful anyway,
I know there are lots of tips about keeping evidence of pets and children out of sight (And smell!) That said, we've bought our houses as do-er-uppers, so the first impressions weren't that great. We had vision and it paid off.

Having just sold with Purple Bricks it is crucial you trust the agent and are happy with how your house is advertised. Fortunately we were very happy with the 2nd agent we had but not the first. Make yourself available for viewing as much as possible. Ensure the house is spotlessly clean and free from clutter.

Don't worry too much about everything being perfect and showhome quality, show them lived and loved, they'll really get the impression that the house is a home.

Get a fixed fee from estate agents so you know how much they will cost

Visit at different times of the day (or night), may find that it is a cut through for rush hour traffic, or so many cars parked in the road at weekends it's hard to find a space. Talk to neighbours, we looked at one house but found out from neighbours that part of the garden had been built on builders rubble!

Our house was in a terrible state when we moved in. It was time consuming but all fixable, sometimes it's worth seeking out the cheaper bargains with flaws. However if I was selling myself I would have a massive ruthless declutter as it makes it much easier to pack up and move in the long run and I would make the place look bright, airy and inviting. Mend anything that obviously needed fixing and do a coat of neutral paint. Some people haven't got the time or will to re-do everything after a big move. Making the front garden and front of the house look neat and presentable is essential too as first impressions count. No laundry drying, kids toys left out or pets items on display during visits either!

De-personalise your home - just because i love blood red walls, and zigzags, doesn't mean that everyone does. Paint the walls neutral colours, and blinds seem to help - people love venetion blinds. And, invest in some seasonal room freshener - citrus for summer - spicy for winter. Always offer coffee, tea - or, a glass of wine - let them sit and get a feel for the house - unless, there is a problem, in which case, make an excuse and get them out the door before they notice that the house is on a tilt xx

The smell of fresh coffee and bread when the potential walks in.

Make it look homely and welcoming when people come to view.

I think it's important to personally meet potential buyers when they view your home. I've always found it so helpful and reassuring to speak with the owners of the homes we've bought. It makes it feel more personal and honest.

de clutter and bake bread

I'm not a fan of the all beige look, stay neutral nothing too bright/dark but I find a bit of colour helps

Clear away clutter to make calm spaces within your house. Too much stuff can make your home look chaotic and claustrophobic- not somewhere people would be keen to live - unless you re a hoarder that is!lol!

Generally decluttering and making fairly neutral so potential buyers can imagine how they can turn it into their own home.
Chat to any viewers and try and give them relevant information, not just a list of anything and everything as they will not take it all in.
Do not over sell your property, maybe just share one particular aspect of your house that you love and has been special to you.
Listen to the advice of the estate agents - they really do have most experience.

Invest in a storage unit!! Declutter and get rid of those things you have hoarded but know you won't want in your new home. And for all the other bits and pieces that take up space but are important to you, put them in a good storage unit until you sell. For me this included sending my keyboard, guitar, lots of craft material, and garden items that I knew I could live without for a while for a little holiday. It made all the difference!

Buyers are looking to buy a home, so keep everything clean but with lots of family pictures and children's drawings around. make sure the garden look easy maintenance, a keen gardener can put their own stamp on it and non-gardener wont panic about the upkeep.

When I was selling, i cleared out all junk, ornaments and anything that was personal. Got rid of all stuff on top of kitchen cupboards and generally did a massive clean and tidy up. I sold my house overnight.

I don't care what the decor is like, or whether the house has been cleaned or not. I look for location, size, shape and layout of rooms etc. I also have a good nosey at neighbours' houses - I am interested in whether they look aftre their properties. Everything else is superficial and will be changed after purchase anyway.

When selling, I try to de-clutter, as it makes rooms look bigger, but other than that I don't do much. I know people who spend a fortune on redecorating etc, just for someone to undo all their work a few weeks later - what's the point?

de clutter, neautral colours

I would give it a good lick of paint and "tart" it up before hand....make sure that the front garden / doorway is tidy and presentable too as first impressions are lasting impressions.

Probably good to consider what type /s of person or family the property is likely to appeal to. As when selling there are some elements which are high priority :- Close to Public transport (for those commuting to work, university, etc). This is one of the many aspects that you can highlight, or disregard if not relevant to property, as it is located where it is. If it has nice views :- Show this off in any photos you provide.

"Blank Canvas" :- Put away personal items such as photographs, hobby items etc. Lets the viewers visualise themselves living in the property.

One thing I would value, which is not always described in estate agents particulars, is a sitting out space at the back of the house which is not overlooked. Privacy is very important to a lot of people.

get some good photos taken.