Preparing your property for marketing

Published: 22/06/2021 By Hauzoo Sales Team

Whether you are looking to Sell or Rent your property it is going to be marketed to potential buyers or Tenants, and it is important that through every step of the process it looks its best. A few simple things can help with this including fixing minor repairs throughout the property, retouching paintwork, professionally cleaning rental properties, and, if unfurnished, bringing in enough furniture to show the accommodation at its best.

The first impression of your property will likely come from our online marketing campaign.  We will take care of most of this for you and ensure that your property reaches the eyes of your target buyers and tenants ensuring that photography gives an accurate representation of the accommodation whilst highlighting its assets.
 
We have put together a few simple steps that could help us show your property in its best light and it may be worth considering some of the below pointers –

• Clear all surfaces as much as possible including charges and cables as cluttered spaces will often appear smaller.  Open floors often give a better sense of space.
• Open curtains and blinds to allow as much natural light into the room as possible.
• Replace any light bulbs that are not working.
• If possible, remove pet beds, food, and water bowls.  We know that your pet is part of your family but to non-animal lovers, this can be a turn-off. 
• In bedrooms ensure beds are made and dressed and close all wardrobe doors and chest of draws are fully closed.
• Return rooms back to their original purpose.  Often, we don’t always use a room in the way that it was originally attended for example small bedrooms are sometimes turned into dressing rooms or dining rooms become studies.  Some people can often not see past this so if your circumstances allow turning the room can be an advantage. 
• Make sure the kitchen is cleaned and if possible free up space on countertops.   Ensure the dish drainer is empty and if possible, hide the bin.
• Presentation in the bathroom is also important and you should look to hide additional toilet rolls cleaning items and toiletries.  Tidying away children’s bath toys or removing them can often help.
• Don’t forget gardens and outside spaces too.  Photographs will often look better if covers are removed from furniture, bins are moved to the garage, and cars are moved off the driveway.  This is also important for your property's curb side’ appeal.  Often prospective buyers or tenants might drive or walk by the property before any scheduled viewings.  With this in mind sometimes a little garden maintenance such as mowing the lawn, pulling any weeds adding plants or pots, can go a long way.

When it comes to selling and lettings viewings the right atmosphere can often help put any potential buyer or tenant at ease, it has always been joked that baking a loaf of bread or putting on a pot of coffee will increase the offers made.  Whilst it is not necessary to go this far ensuring that the property is inviting such as setting the temperature to a pleasant level ensuring all radiators are tuned on and ensuring general housekeeping is done will always give the right impression.  We will accompany any viewings and be on hand to answers any questions or queries and it often helps if we can do this with the minimal number of occupants at the property.  Potential tenants and buyers will often feel more comfortable if there are no children or pets there during viewings however, we appreciate that this is not always possible.

If you would like any advice tailored to your specific circumstances to achieve the best results, please do let us know as we are always here to help.