How to attract potential buyers with your online property listing

Preparing your home for sale requires careful planning and attention to detail. We look at some tips on how to make your home stand out online and attract more potential buyers.

Declutter and depersonalize

Not only will the process of decluttering and depersonalizing your home help prepare your home for stand-out photography, it will also help buyers to envision themselves living in your home and give you a headstart on packing up once the property has been sold.

Clean and stage

Once you have decluttered your home, a thorough cleaning should be done to ensure that every nook and cranny has been cleaned. Getting a team of professionals to help you will save you some time on what could be a big task.

You can take it further and stage your home to look its best. Here is how you can decorate your home to live in and to sell.

Make minor repairs

Fix any minor repairs, such as leaky faucets, broken light fixtures, or damaged walls, to ensure your home is in good condition and ready for sale.

Enhance curb appeal

First impressions matter, so make sure your home's exterior looks inviting by trimming the lawn, adding fresh flowers, and repainting the front door.

Professional photography

Hire a professional photographer to take high-quality photos of your home to showcase its best features and make it stand out online.

Here are top tips from the experts on how to photograph your home

Price it competitively

Research the local market and price your home competitively to attract more buyers and generate interest. Your property professional should be able to provide a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and it is always beneficial to work with a local area specialist

By following these tips, you can make your home more attractive to potential buyers and increase your chances of a successful sale.

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