Getting Your Wirral Home Ready To Sell

If you are thinking about selling your home in the near future then it may be worth getting your property ready for marketing. You want to put your best foot forward and be in the best position possible to find and secure your new beginning.

We want people to walk through the front door and fall in love with your property, so here are our top tips for getting your home ready.

Outside your home: 

First impressions always count and the front of your house is so important to a prospective buyer – it is the first thing they will see after all!

To show off your garden, keep it tidy and free of clutter, and make sure your windows are clean. Where possible, cut back any overgrown vegetation and lawns.

Inside your home:

Space –

People often ‘buy what they see’, so it’s important to make sure the interior of your home is attractive and encourages people to envision themselves living in the space.

One of the first things to remember is making sure any clutter and personal items are kept well out of view. You don’t want to reveal more of your home than you should, for example, private documents or personal information, ensure these are stored away and secure.

Your house will feel more spacious if prospective buyers can move throughout the house without having to squeeze past personal belongings. Perhaps ask a friend to come around and suggest items to put away – sometimes it is a lot easier for an outsider’s perspective to see what is taking up unnecessary space.

Lights –

Make sure your home is bright throughout, as this will make the property a lot more appealing. Ensure all your light bulbs are working and that your house is well-aired.

A dark room can appear a lot smaller than it actually is, which could impact how a viewer feels about the space they could potentially be calling home, so it is important to make sure your house is flooded with natural light.

Pets –

At Liam Gretton, we LOVE meeting your pets. However, some people may not. It is important to remember those looking around your home may not be pet mad and may have an allergy.

We would always recommend taking your pets out, or with a friend. However if this isn’t feasible, keep your pets in a separate room from the viewer, and thoroughly vacuum any fur prior to the viewing.

Things to remember –

If you have any minor problems, it is worth fixing them before any viewings begin. Whether it be a leaky tap, cracked tiles, or marks on any walls, viewers will always be on their guard, so we recommend sorting these small things out.

During the time your Wirral home is being marketed, stay prepared. Keep your home as tidy and presentable as possible in case you have viewing requests at short notice however we will always aim for a 48 hour turn around. This includes keeping on top of any washing up, vacuuming, and making sure your surfaces are cleaned.

Finally, during the viewing, make sure you give any viewers space to explore.

At Liam Gretton, we have a proven and prefered viewing strategy that we like to implement as part of our marketing strategy, so we are always happy to accompany viewings.

If you would prefer to do viewings yourself, then allow viewers time to talk, explore the rooms alone and have all the time they need to assess your property in peace so they can start picturing themselves there!