Another RightMove advert to critique

jimbo747

thelem wrote: »

Some people say it's all about price and the marketing doesn't matter. If that was the case I'd be using Purple Bricks. Others seem to think you can sell for any price with the right photos. Clearly the truth is somewhere between these extremes.

This is a public forum and you never know who is reading it so I don't want to show my hand regarding price. I am listening to the advice here though, as well as the advice given by my local estate agents.

I used visum.co.uk, house sold in a week after several viewings. Was cheap to use too, only used it to get access to Rightmove (ad cost about £100). Obviously you have to do the leg work but I enjoyed it, and no one knows more about the property than the owner.

Mutton_Geoff

thelem wrote: »

This is a public forum and you never know who is reading it so I don't want to show my hand regarding price

"Guide Price" is a pompous term used by agents who aren't capable of confidently valuing a property. It might work on a two million pound house but for a property aimed at a first time buyer, it only serves to confuse.


If 270k is your bottom line, knock another 4% off to sell and market at £259k. Pricing competitively and having 2-3 buyers interested is much more likely to proceed to completion than something overpriced regardless of how good the photos are.


Your Rightmove photos are like a CV, they are an invitation to visit. Without a visit, you won't get a buyer but beware of the armchair house doctors that love to critique on this forum, you don't know who they are.

katebl

I'd remove the coats, the desk (technically a table?!) and the pictures in the lounge, get those bins photoshopped out, brighten the hallway either by painting or putting down a rug. Does the worktop where the plank of wood lives have a plug? If so put your microwave there too as it looks odd where it is, and try and get a new photo where the fridge sticks out less.

Your kitchen, bathroom, living room are lovely and you clearly have very good taste in decor, but it looks a little busy with the above not taken into account.

EachPenny

thelem wrote: »

The other flat owner hardly uses the garden. We do the maintenance, but also get the benefit. For us it feels like a private garden, but obviously we can't advertise it as that.

That's why it is tricky, and for me off putting. Things might be ok with the current neighbour, but what happens if they move out and the new ones decide it is time for 'all change'? It isn't something you can do much about, but perhaps have a think about how you would answer any questions if a buyer is really interested.

thelem wrote: »

It's the green ones. I think I know a friend with a pressure washer..

Be very gentle then, if the steps aren't solid and sound concrete then a pressure washer can cause significant damage. Personally I'd buy a tin of Jeyes fluid and a scrubbing brush, but warn the neighbours about the smell in advance

Crashy_Time

thelem wrote: »

Some people say it's all about price and the marketing doesn't matter. If that was the case I'd be using Purple Bricks. Others seem to think you can sell for any price with the right photos. Clearly the truth is somewhere between these extremes.

This is a public forum and you never know who is reading it so I don't want to show my hand regarding price. I am listening to the advice here though, as well as the advice given by my local estate agents.

Now it is about sentiment, lenders willingness to lend and interest rates, a daily barrage of "negative" headlines about property has to have an effect on potential buyers/borrowers, and in the end that is good for money savers everywhere

pimento

JoJo1978 wrote: »

I'm also wondering if being raised ground floor (steep front steps?) puts off those with a baby or older buyers?

Baby? Where would you put a baby? Or a pram? Or a cot? The bedroom is bed sized!

freeisgood

I think the flat is lovely. Maybe it's the price?

Norroy

If the property has a share of Freehold mention this. If not, specify the number of years remaining on the lease (assuming it is 80 years +).

Highlight the fact that it is on the raised ground floor of an attractive period building. This means it is situated on the best floor, with the highest ceilings and the most natural light. After all this would have been the entertaining space in the building's one house heyday.

As discussed above, I would remove the desk and chair from the property (or at the very least move them before taking a new photo).

Also, lose the random large piece of wood ? from the kitchen worktop.

Crashy_Time

freeisgood wrote: »

I think the flat is lovely. Maybe it's the price?

Mmmmm.......maybe.......:rotfl: