5 tips for presenting your home for a viewing

Presentation matters. People are coming to look around your property, you may need to make an effort to show your home at its best.

Marketing Photography

The property market is changing, with 98% of people now using the internet to look for their new home, it takes only a few seconds for someone to catch someone’s attention or lose someone’s attention. Before a viewing is booked, it shall be seen through marketing so it is important to get that right first.

If you decide to instruct Alexanders to sell or rent your property it would be part of our service to help stage your property for the perfect marketing photographs.

We believe that it is important to present your home in a way to invite clients in.

“Photographs are one of the most important parts of marketing a property, one photo can say a thousand words so it is worth having professional photos taken as it is those things that catch the eye of potential buyers and renters.” –Rhian Daniell (Marketing Consultant)

Put yourself in the place of buyers and renters, imagine you are seeing your home for the first time.

For example:

This before and after shot demonstrates the power of decluttering, tidying and showing a room to its best potential.

Viewings

“The key to presenting a house for a viewing is to make sure it is tidy. Declutter and clean, neutralise the decor, fix minor repairs and accessorise to show them what living there could be like” -Layla Mangan (Partner at Alexanders 15 years)

Show them how nice your property is and how much you have loved living there. Decide on the strengths of your property and show them off. Go all out to impress.

Here we share our 5 tips to prepare your home for a viewing.

1. Temperature – A viewing, oddly isn’t just about what people see. It is also about how they feel. Make the room feel comfortable at a temperature that is warm and cosy. Be prepared to show prospective buyers the simplest ways to adjust controls.

2. Declutter – Clutter makes a room feel smaller, it will make it harder for the person to imagine living in your home. Make sure distinctive features are fully appreciated – especially the fireplaces! During viewings turn off the TV and any music that may be distracting. Clear away the mountain of sponges, children’s bath toys, and dry folded towels.  Pet bowls should be cleared away, and always let in a blast of fresh air to clear any stale cooking smells.

3. Make The Outdoors Appealing – The front garden is the first thing that people see. You don’t get another chance to make a good first impression. Sweep away the leaves, weeds, cut the grass and even get yourself some little flowers to make your front door look welcoming.

4. Style and Accessorise – Style and accessorise by making up the beds with fresh neutral linen, turn on lamps and add flowers and fresh fluffy towels.

5. Remember everything is open to view – Fix chips in the woodwork, cracks in the plaster, broken tiles or glass. Consider you are going to view the property for the first time. Everything will be open to view, from the walk in wardrobes to the airing cupboards, make sure every detail is clean and tidy. If you’re going to spend on repairs or improvements prior to a viewing, do it in the kitchen! The kitchen is a major selling point for most people, so having top-of-the-line appliances and features is a great idea.

ALSO: Freshly brewed coffee or baked bread are still the most appealing aromas to be found in the kitchen – it’s a cliché, but it’s true!

If you would like help with tips about presentation and viewings, why not get in touch with one of our team today?