House doctor time?

topsales

Thanks very much everyone - given me lots to think about - think I will get the EA in and ask their opinion. As it is a rural area there is nothing at all similar on the market though.

scotnan

The best advice I can give you is to go round the house and garden taking some pictures and upload them onto your computer, you'll then see what needs attention.

I found that to be invaluable for our move as I knew the downstairs flooring was 'tired' but didn't realise quite how bad it was until I seen the pictures blown up on my computer. Remember, the photos on the EA website/rightmove etc will be the first impression that your prospective buyers will see and could mean the difference between them deciding on a viewing or not. No viewings = no sale!
Don't give anyone a reason to offer you less for your property.


And CLEAN everywhere till it's shining! And tidy up the garden.


We replaced the flooring and renewed a few little things here and there and got an immediate offer well above the asking price.


IMO it's definitely worth it to obtain the maximum price possible

topsales

Great idea Scotnan - will definitely do that!

Out,_Vile_Jelly

I bought my house as a probate sale and it was only part cleared; knackered carpets, dated decor and old lady junk everywhere. There will be buyers who aren't bothered by this. I saw plenty that had been expensively "done up" but unfortunately not to my taste ie trendy kitchens, spot lights, fancy wet room with no bath etc. A unique rural property may have a specific type of buyer so ask the advice of an estate agent.

A good clean will be the most beneficial and will just cost you some products and elbow grease. Tidy up the front garden/approach to the property as this pic is often the first on the particulars and should be appealing.