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

I would advise that potential buyers are shown around by only one home owner (if not by estate agent)
In our case I would probably oversee the viewings
DH is too friendly and can go off piste.

Potential buyers often view in pairs so together with two house sellers smaller rooms could seem quite cramped leading buyers to believe rooms to be on the small side.

I would advise a clean, well kept garden for a brilliant first impression. With the interior having neutral colours in the living areas with a nice homely feel and not cluttered as this would give the impression of limited storage.
Just a general feeling of a house that's been looked after and isn't grubby or tired looking.
At least this is what we looked for when buying and we've never experienced the selling yet as we love it so much

Make it smell nice and get rid of any clutter so it looks bigger and people can get a better idea of what it will look like with their own things in it

Making it cosy, happy & safe

It's definitely all about de-cluttering. Make you home appear larger, more spacious, and even modern by getting rid of clutter and nik naks. Invest in some attractive storage..definitely not those horrible plastic boxes and draws. If a potential buyer sees those in photos, immediately it says 'this home doesn't have enough storage'

Be realistic about pricing unless yo don't care if/when you sell!

No clutter and Always have fresh flowers and some lovely fresh baking happening so aroma drifts through the house ?

Make sure your house looks like a home, not just a house, so they can imagine themselves snuggled up there. If you have bright colours it's best to change them to neutrals as that attracts more buyers. Make sure the house smells nice too, especially if you have pets, you need to make sure you remove any pet smells by using deodorising plug-ins, make sure you removed the cat litter tray & any food bowls when they come to view

If you are able to, pack everything yourself. Then you end up sifting through all the things you no longer need, rather than having to unpack the unnecessaries when you get to your new place.

Great pictures matter! Also, it's important that your house feels like a happy home with a good atmosphere. Simple, clean and tidy is my advice

Declutter as much as possible, try and get your home looking like the kind of home that you would want to buy. Cheap, quick fixes like a coat of paint or hanging some new curtains can make the workd of difference. Also, try and get the colours in your home neutral so it is easier for prospective buyer sot imagine their stuff in your home and they aren't put off by having to redecorate as soon as they walk through the door!

location is a big factor but good decor also.

make sure the front of the house looks welcoming, clean and tidy. First impressions on the house outside can put someone off straight away. x

In my experience, many people don't seem to have vision, especially younger people who are sold a dream of the perfect home but want it all done for them. Accessorising your home with the latest modern twists from magazine articles sounds daft but helps people see the dream that they think they're looking for. Plumped up, perfect cushions, sparkly lights on "HOME" or "LOVE" signs and fluffy or chunky knit throws go a long way to selling a vision in the world of instagram perfection. Get all of your own well loved trinkets out of the way and buy a couple of hundred quids worth to scatter about liberally!

We have always had wood floors so no garish colours on carpets that may not suit peoples tastes. We painted the walls a light grey which not only made it look really fresh but it made everywhere look neutral without using the usual cream/magnolia colours that are quite dated.

I had a handy man repair any mini jobs and the grand children just brought toys when they visited rather than keeping them at mine until we moved so when we had viewings it was minimalist (i dont like ornaments etc and i reduced the amount of family pictures by just leaving one or two up)

My house sold really quick by sticking to this so my tips would be to de-clutter and make sure it suits most tastes. Oh and keep the outside neat and tidy too. First impressions really count.

Declutter and give your house a quick lick of paint, keeping it neutral

House doesn't have to be in showroom condition but keep it tidy be polite to potential buyers and throw out the idiots who want to bid the lowest price for it.

Repaint the front door,first impressions etc

I would make an effort to smarten up the garden . It's all part of the merchandising process.

Keep the property as tidy as possible. It's not always necessary to redecorate, but if you are keep things simple and neutral. Be realistic about the price.

Clean up thoroughly and remove all clutter. It is worth paying a professional to do this!

Declutter your home, even if you don't think it's cluttered.

Also make sure estate agent takes decent photos, if not, get them back to redo them. Your photos are the first thing prospective buyers will see of your home so you want to give a good impression and want them to want to view.

Make sure it’s homely. Make sure lots of the personal items have been removed but make the house somewhere where it’s easy to imagine living.

If you want to get your house sold quickly, the way we found to do it was to paint the rooms thats colour looked out of date and replace any carpets that were shabby. Clear junk out into the shed or garage.

Try and get rid of the clutter, if possible send to storage. Also a quick freshen up with paint will help loads to show it’s ready to move into.