Selling a Property? Here are Some Key Property Buyer Turn-offs

DARLINGTON, U.K. - Sept. 11, 2014 - PRLog -- Challenging issues can range from presentation and layout to location and extraneous factors such as property prices. One of the most important elements to get right is to make sure a property is up to scratch before people are invited to view it.

It’s important to not only get viewers through the door, but to also keep them interested in the property and the surrounding area. There are several ways by which you can maximise the saleability of a property, including improving the outside space, maximising the location, presenting the property at its best by decluttering and careful ‘staging’ of the property.

1. Outside space

Most properties come with outside space, whether that is a balcony, patio or even a garage. In order to persuade viewers to rent/buy  the property, vendors should look at what your property has to offer and adapt the outside space accordingly. For example – if the property is a four bedroom house, near a local school with tonnes of room for children – it might be that the property would benefit from pulling down the garage and creating some extra garden space so that it has the outside space to be more appealing for a family.

2. Shops and local attractions

When a property is put on the market, it would be useful to remember all the reasons it was purchased in the first place. It might be the close vicinity to shops and local attractions or it might be how easy it is to commute into London. It’s important to make sure the estate agents list any local conveniences so that prospective buyers or renters will be even more interested in the property.

3) First impressions

It’s really as simple as making sure the property is tidy, putting things away and making the living space more presentable. It’s useful if prospective buyers are given a clean canvas as it will be easier for them to see themselves living in the property rather than as simply visiting your property.

4) No lighting

Prospective buyers are sometimes reluctant to buy or rent a house because it’s too dark or dingy. One of the best ways to brighten up a home is to hang up some large mirrors and paint the walls neutral colours. Any natural lighting should be emphasised- windows should have blinds rather than thick intruding curtains and any obstructions such as large pieces of furniture should be moved away from the windows. This will help to allow additional light to flow in throughout the day.

These are just a few ways in which vendors can help to maximise the saleability of a property. While the market has come on leaps and bounds in recent months, it is neither yet a buyers or sellers’ market, so it is vital that the property is presented in the best possible light.

Please note: This article is intended as guidance only and does not constitute advice, financial or otherwise. No responsibility for loss occasioned/costs arising as a result of any act/failure to act on the basis of this article can be accepted by Latimer Hinks. In addition, no responsibility for loss occasioned/costs arising as a result of any act/failure to act on the basis of this article can be accepted by the firm.