House Buying Pt: XXVIII
Discussion
apparentlyThink of every question you asked when looking at a new pad and have an answer for all of them.
Things like Council Tax Band, local Schools, local shopping, public transport links.
You've basically got to 'sell' it to the buyer, don't use any negatives, don't say it's too small for you, make up some other reason for moving, job relocation etc.
Tidy up goes with out saying really, buyers don't like having to look at things and think they'll have a DIY job to do as soon as they move in, even if you've priced accordingly, so get everything fixed.
Things like Council Tax Band, local Schools, local shopping, public transport links.
You've basically got to 'sell' it to the buyer, don't use any negatives, don't say it's too small for you, make up some other reason for moving, job relocation etc.
Tidy up goes with out saying really, buyers don't like having to look at things and think they'll have a DIY job to do as soon as they move in, even if you've priced accordingly, so get everything fixed.
Heating on (make the place feel warm and cosy).
Lights on (make the place feel light).
If you smoke, don't do it in the house for at least a day before.
Try not to cook anything to offensive (garlic, curry etc) for at least a day before.
Windows open before viewing to let in lots of fresh air (but close before viewing if cold).
Clean, clean, clean.
Put some fresh flowers around the place to make it smell nice.
Lights on (make the place feel light).
If you smoke, don't do it in the house for at least a day before.
Try not to cook anything to offensive (garlic, curry etc) for at least a day before.
Windows open before viewing to let in lots of fresh air (but close before viewing if cold).
Clean, clean, clean.
Put some fresh flowers around the place to make it smell nice.
we much preferred being shown around the first time by the estate agent cos we could then just make them shut up and discuss the house properly without having to worry about the vendor's feelings ! yuo can always discuss stuff with them on 2nd viewing.
also don't cook a fugging curry the night before people view it...!
also don't cook a fugging curry the night before people view it...!
raceboy said:
Yeah, & dont listen to what any Estate Agents tell you, they're all completely bonkers
estate agents are wankers by and large I find...
He wishes.....maybe birthdays and Christmases
A dim & distant memory
Estate Agents are one of the reasons for the 'mess' that is the current housing market!!!
raceboy said:
Yeah, & dont listen to what any Estate Agents tell you, they're all completely bonkers
estate agents are wankers by and large I find...
He wishes.....maybe birthdays and Christmases
yeah or when they don't chase the applicants i've seen, or fail to book surveys in, or f**k about with my solicitors (try to sell them the estate agents own ones) or...anything really
baskey said:
we much preferred being shown around the first time by the estate agent cos we could then just make them shut up and discuss the house properly without having to worry about the vendor's feelings ! yuo can always discuss stuff with them on 2nd viewing.
also don't cook a fugging curry the night before people view it...!
Ah, but I'd rather smell curry than dog shit or sweaty feet... Wedg1e Villas smells of Castrol R and cutting fluid. I wish....
Estate Agents are one of the reasons for the 'mess' that is the current housing market!!!
[/quote] Nnnnnoooooooooo, I think you will find the blame lies farely and squarely with the sellers and buyers aided and abetted by westminster. Unless you have actualy secured a sale in witch case solicitors licenced conveyancers and money lenders could be your whipping boys.
The best thing you can do is de-junk the place. Having less stuff in a room makes it look bigger (apart from when its comlpetely empty, then it looks smaller) so move stuff you don't need into the garage/loft etc.
The coffee idea can be a good one, but not if your potential buyers hate coffee. Fresh bread cooking is another idea.
The coffee idea can be a good one, but not if your potential buyers hate coffee. Fresh bread cooking is another idea.
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