Please critique my Rightmove listing

kilby_007

We were in your position (with way too much clutter) so before putting our house for sale we packed all of our clutter into boxes in the loft (photos, shelves, ornaments, toys, shoes, extra blankets, cushions, toiletries, most of the kitchen appliances and utensils) ready for moving. Ultimately it removes your personality from the property which enables buyers to easier imagine how they could inject their own personality into it. We painted a few walls, put a new sink in the ensuite, and retiled the kitchen which really helped to sell it fast, and at the asking price. You don't have to spend money, but you do need to at least make it look like a blank canvas, if you can. That might mean a few tins of neutral coloured paint (magnolia, very light greys or white) to cover up any marks on walls where you've had stuff hung up/stuck. It only took us a couple of weeks to get ours ready for photos, and they aren't perfect by any means but it did the job. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/detailMatching.html?prop=37684191&sale=49838621&country=england

Penelope_Penguin

Tea_Pea_Dee wrote: »

Proofreading is one word
Oh the irony.

Well, it would be, only the OP was asking for a critique; I wasn't But thank you - I'm always happy to learn. Every day a school day :j

bellaboo86

As others have said, de-clutter! The other two flats that have been posted as a comparison seem a lot nicer and larger.
I would also suggest painting the bathroom. The other two are a neutral colour and seem much more appealing.

Detroit

Firstly I will say I really like your things, and think they make your flat look very homely, so this wouldn't put me off at all. However, I know that losing the clutter is the general consensus so probably a good idea. You might also want to paint the main room in an ivory colour, as the green wouldn't suit everyone. Would it be an option to bring in a small dining set to position between the kitchen and seating area? I know this means bringing more stuff in, but as there isn't one in the photos it made me think there wasn't room. This could be an issue as many people like to have somewhere to sit to eat. This would also help differentiate the different zones of the main room. Good luck with your sale.

Gigervamp

student100 wrote: »

- remove the bathroom photo completely, it just makes it look small. People can imagine a bathroom.

A pic of the bathroom IS needed, otherwise people will imagine the room must be in a bad state to not show one.

OP, the fact it has an open plan living room/kitchen would put me off. I wouldn't bother viewing because of that.

I noticed that one of those other flats has a small dining table, but I can't see one in yours. Do you eat off your laps? That makes it look too small, if there's no room for a table.

I like your style, but as others have said, it's too cluttered, which again, makes the place look small and cramped.

googler

The EA needs to lern how to rite, and also needs to brush up on their photography skills. I've highlighted all that I would correct in the text below;

Modern apartment
Two double bedrooms
Situated on the 7th floor
South facing bedrooms with river views
Ideal First Time But
Central location
Allocated & visitor parking
Security entry system

Full description
This apartment is situated on the seventh floor and has a South facing aspect with River views from the bedrooms. The accommodation includes a Westerly facing lounge open to the kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Benefits include central heating, double glazing and security entry system. There is also a rubbish chute, bike store and allocated parking and a caretaker on hand for all your needs. Situated on the outskirts of Newcastle city centre this is an ideal First Time Buy for professionals looking for an easy commute or to be just a stones through away from the city life that Newcastle has to offer. Please note 95% mortgages are available on this property.

Entrance lobby
Communal entrance lobby access via security entry system, bin stores and bike storage also situated on this level.
Hallway
Storage cupboard and a cupboard housing hot water system.
Lounge

Double glazed window with Westerly facing views, television point and a radiator. Open to;
Kitchen

Fitted with a range of wall and base units with complimenting work surfaces, stainless steel sink and strainer unit with mixer taps, electric cooker point with provision for cooker and extractor fan over, plumbing facilities for washing machine and a double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom One

Double glazed window with views over the river and a radiator.
Bedroom Two

Double glazed window with views over the river and a radiator.

Bathroom
Three piece white suite comprising; panelled bath with shower over, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin and tiled splash backs to walls.

Externally
Communal gardens and allocated parking space with additional visitor parking.

student100

Most estate agents can't write good English. That shouldn't put anyone off (they're buying a flat not a description of one) but bad photos will.

(If you are being picky, don't use clich!s like describing central heating as a 'benefit', or dated phrases like 'low level WC', and say more about the bedrooms than that they have a window and a radiator!)

[Deleted User]

I'm another one that thinks the way the place is presented in the photo's wouldn't necessarily stop me wanting to view it, but if there were other places nearby for the same or less money that were clutter free and looked better, I'd view them first and probably not even get around to viewing yours. Compare your photos to other places.., see what you can do to get yours to look better.

No problem with throws on a settee, but arrange them better. You want a smooth sleek look. I'd consider removing the chests in the lounge to make the room look larger (and the armchair). Remove the tatty white cupboard if nothing else.

The particulars say that the place is suitable for professionals.., look at new places aimed at 'professionals'.., does yours look similiar? I suspect not.

Why are the cushions at the bottom of the bed? If you are trying to achieve a look aren't they supposed to be at the top?

Remove the naf looking storage thing from the bath shower door (put corner glass shelf storage in there if you must).

Co-ordinate the colours in the flat. And yes, remove the pink lol., I like the pink microwave but not everyone will lol.

AnnieO1234

Do you need to use both bedrooms? The thing that really stood out for me was the pink files in the one bedroom. I think I would be tempted to create an office/den in the one bedroom (you could easily and happily move the books into there I feel); leaving the other as a bedroom but noting they're doubles. I would then maybe add a dining table and a comfy chair or two in the living space with the kitchen.

I would definitely tone down the pink. It is, as others have said, cluttered which makes it hard to visualise how much space is in there.

For me, I would want to see something fresh in the pics, be that flowers or fruit or something of that kind. Clear the decks in the bathroom and maybe put in a couple of candles, think of a spa.

Is the car park secure? I know it says there's security to the apartment building and that there's allocated parking, but is it secure? Is it in easy access of the lift (if applicable). Is it easy to accept deliveries to? That's information which I would say could make a difference to the blurb but I know I for one don't tend to read the blurb bit unless I am interested in the pictures.

What are the views like? Are any worth adding to the listing? If I was listing my current home, I would definitely be including views out over a castle in the pictures, if I was near a river I would do the same I think. Basically anything that has a hook to showcase the property. Xxx

moneyistooshorttomention

AnnieO1234 wrote: »

What are the views like? Are any worth adding to the listing? If I was listing my current home, I would definitely be including views out over a castle in the pictures, if I was near a river I would do the same I think. Basically anything that has a hook to showcase the property. Xxx

That thought hadn't occurred to me - but it's a good one:T

Mental note made "Should I sell current house ever - then do a couple of photos of the views (carefully skimming past the ruin of a house a neighbour lives in nearby - unless it's been demolished by then:rotfl:)".