PREPARING  YOUR  HOME  FOR  SALE 

INSIDE PREPARATION
- Ensure your house is clean and tidy
- Think about hiring furniture or employing the talents of an interior designer.
 Your agent should be able to help you there
-  Make sure all doors work well (handles turn and lock)
- Open curtains to allow in as much light as possible
- Remove clutter
- Rub lavender oil into door-jambs to provide a soothing, clean smell

OUTSIDE PREPARATION
- Replace all cracked or broken glass
- Make sure all gates work well (handles turn and lock smoothly, and don't jam)
- Remove leaves and sticks from gutter
- Replace broken fences or missing palings
- Mow the lawns and mulch where necessary

INSPECTIONS AND OPEN HOMES
- Try to be out of the house when buyers inspect as they will feel more comfortable
- Make sure the house is a comfortable temperature
- Brew some coffee before each inspection (freshly ground is the best) The aroma creates a
 pleasant association for buyer
- Soft background music is a fantastic way to set a relaxing tone
- Ensure your agent knows what makes your house a home – explain why it has that special “feel” '
   for you, point out its highlights. This will help the photographer create advertising materials that
   really capture the feeling of the home.

- If you are unable to do these things by yourself, we are more than happy to provide a handyman at a discounted rate.