Presenting your home for viewings

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions count. Our top tips will help you smarten up your space and boost your chances of selling quickly.

Top tips

  • Take some photos yourself first and imagine them on a property website – it helps you to see what needs doing.
  • A fresh coat of paint or new tiling can do wonders. Stick to simple natural and light shades and avoid strong colours or a distinctive individual style
  • Re-arrange furniture to maximise space
  • Get carpets professionally cleaned
  • Make sure all curtains and blinds are open
  • Use mirrors to enhance natural light in small or dark spaces

Living room

De-cluttering is a simple task which can make all the difference. Having too many personal possessions on display prevents potential buyers from seeing your home as their own home.

  • Tuck away any toys and wires lying around
  • Keep ornaments to a stylish minimum
  • Remove personal photos where possible

Kitchen

Take as many things off floor and work surfaces as possible - more visible space can make your home feel spacious and inviting.

  • Aim for more visible surfaces to make your kitchen feel spacious, clean, and inviting
  • Take as many things off the floor and work surfaces as possible
  • Avoid displaying cleaning products on windowsills
  • Don’t leave dishes in the sink
  • Wipe down all kitchen surfaces, sink area and cupboards

Bedroom

Simple touches here can give your home extra appeal.

  • Make sure your beds are well made and, pillows and cushions are plumped
  • Remove clothes and shoes and ensure wardrobes are properly closed
  • Clear away grooming products and open up curtains/blinds fully

Bathroom

The bathroom, like any other rooms should be spotless - ensure products are not on display.

  • Tidy away the toothpaste and deodorant
  • Make sure the floor, shower door and bath are sparkly clean
  • Empty bins
  • Make sure the toilet seat is down

Exterior

Create a good first impression from the outside of your home. It is the first step to catching the buyer’s attention.

  • Consider tidying up the front garden as that is the first thing buyers will see
  • Consider planter or hanging baskets to make your home entrance more welcoming
  • Remove waste bins

Garden

The appearance of the garden and any outside space is as important as the inside of your home for securing a sale.

  • Cut down overgrown shrubs and grass, mow the lawn if possible
  • Put away toys, bikes and garden equipment