Selling Houses! Help!

ERICS_MUM

genuineplacebo wrote: »

Thanks Erics Mum. Really appreciate the comments. The garden is now sorted, just need the new photos to show it! I like your first comments about relaunching the house, Hubby is going to ring the Estate Agent tomorrow to get them to take a full set of new photos and see if we can have a open day. Definately a way forward!

Never forget that the estate agent is working for you .

ERICS_MUM

I've had another read of the estate agents details and I think it is really poorly written, more of a list than a rounded description (IMO).

I'm not an e/a but I have sold a fair few properties of my own, so I've had a go at "tweaking" it. My additions are in red, questions in red italics and I've struck through their comments I don't like or have moved. Sorry I tried to add this as a separate doc to keep the post short, but failed miserably !

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[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Tenure: [/FONT]Freehold

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Location: [/FONT][/FONT]This house is situated in a pleasant and quiet road which is popular with FTB looking for sociable outside space, couples and young families. On-street parking allows the vendors to park their two cars outside their home.

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Local Amenities[/FONT][/FONT]: Local shops for everyday needs are within easy walking distance and ([FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic]shopping centre ???[/FONT][/FONT]) is xxx minutes away. Bus routes and XXXX station are within easy reach, making the property ideal for commuters to London. The house is ideally positioned for

families with children, being opposite a pleasant park and walking distance to a good primary school.

Overview of Property [STRIKE]’s features[/STRIKE]

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Features Include – Double Glazed Windows – Gas Central Heating –

Large 4 Piece Bathroom – Modern Kitchen/Diner

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This property is neutrally decorated throughout and has been well maintained. All windows and external doors have leaded-light windows which are fully double-glazed. The neat garden

is easily manageable and secure, ideal for a children’s play area and also those summer barbeques ! There is gas central-heating throughout.

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic](What about insulation, e.g. cavity wall or loft ?[/FONT][/FONT]

Accommodation

The leaded light double glazed front door opens into:

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Porch: [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold][STRIKE][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Lobby[/FONT][/STRIKE] [/FONT]Leaded light double glazed window to front aspect, wall light, laminate flooring, [FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic](is there[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic]storage space for coats/shoes ?) [/FONT][/FONT]

leading via an archway to:

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Lounge[/FONT]

: 14’1 x 10’9

Leaded light double glazed window to front aspect, laminate flooring, two double panelled radiators, wall lights and several electric wall sockets. Georgian style door to:

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Inner Hallway:[/FONT]

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic](This sounds horrendous, full of meters. Boilers etc. Is any of it concealed and does it provide storage space for things such as hoover, ironing board, mop & bucket etc? )[/FONT][/FONT]

Under stairs storage cupboard housing gas meter, wall cupboard housing electric meter and fuse board, further large storage cupboard housing gas central heating combination boiler,
leaded light double glazed window to side aspect, doorway to:

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Kitchen/Diner[/FONT]

: 20’7 x 8’1 (max.measurements)

Kitchen area: Fully fitted with modern base units (cupboards and drawers) matching wall units and good work surfaces. [STRIKE]Modern kitchen comprising work surfaces with drawers and[/STRIKE]

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cupboards below, matching wall units

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, The stainless steel sink is fitted with modern chrome mixer taps. The integrated fridge/freezer, gas cooker with stainless steel extractor hood above

and washing machine are included in the selling price. (

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic]would you be willing to do this [/FONT][/FONT]?)

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with stainless steel extractor hood above, integrated fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for

washing machine,

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laminate flooring, halogen downlights, breakfast bar area, part tiled walls.

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Dining area: [/FONT]

leads directly from the kitchen, making it a sociable living area. With laminate flooring, double panelled radiator and ceiling coving. The UPVC double glazed French door opens the room up to the pleasant garden.

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Bathroom [/FONT]

(dimensions ?[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold])[/FONT][/FONT]:

Modern four piece suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with chrome Victorian style mixer tap and shower attachment, vanity unit with inset sink, chrome Victorian style taps with

cupboards below, and a separate shower cubicle with chrome thermostatic shower. low level WC, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator, chrome towel rail/radiator, chrome halogen

downlights, UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, extractor fan.

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Stairs To 1st Floor [/FONT]

[STRIKE]Landing:[/STRIKE]

Access to loft

from landing [FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic](is there a ladder, does the loft provide storage space)[/FONT][/FONT], leaded light double glazed window to side aspect.

[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Double [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Bedroom 1[/FONT]
: 14’1 x 9’9

Leaded light double glazed window to front aspect, double panelled radiator.


[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Double [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Bedroom 2[/FONT]
: 11’2 x 9’9 (plus wardrobe space)

Leaded light double glazed window to rear aspect, double panelled radiator, built in

wardrobes with storage space above.

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Outside

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[FONT=TimesNewRoman,Bold]Garden[/FONT]: This pleasant [FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic][FONT=TimesNewRoman,Italic](is it south or west facing ?) [/FONT][/FONT]garden is easily maintained and enclosed by a fence. Approx 40ft in length, it features [STRIKE]lawn area[/STRIKE], a patio area outside the french door which leads from the dining room, [STRIKE]with stepping stones [/STRIKE]lawned area leading to further patio/BBQ area at

end of

[STRIKE]to rear of [/STRIKE]garden. There is also [STRIKE]an large garden shed, [/STRIKE]an outside tap, side access and large
garden shed which is to remain.

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This might be complete rubbish and some of the changes might be inaccurate but I think it paints a better picture - enought to get viewers through the door, assuming you've pitched the price right.

Linda xx

PS sorry can't keep all the words etc lined up properly on here, hope you can follow it OK.

genuineplacebo

CloudCuckooLand - Thanks for the info. The last house to sell was a 3 bed directly opposite ours. It also has off street parking. However, it wasn't extended, had a square patch of lawn for the garden, lacked character and had a pre-fab bathroom on the back.

Thanks MrsBounce, in a way nice to hear that someone else is in the same position, although I hope you also sell very soon! (I'll reply to your PM soon!)

Thanks again EricsMum, you have been a star!! Appointment is booked for tomorrow to have the new photos taken, we're also going to use your version of our ad as a template to write a new description. You have opened our eyes to the difference it can make - it has made it so much more personal and sale-able! Thanks so so much!