When a potential buyer is veiwing a property, their senses are on high alert. Everything they see, smell, hear and even feel will have a bearing on whether they are comfortable in "this" house and if they feel that they could live here and make it their home.

So, we have put together a list of actions which you could consider as you are preparing to sell your house.

1. Tidy the Front Garden -This is the first impression anyone has of your house. A nicely mown lawn, no weeds and some plants all give a lovely warm welcome.
2. Windows and Doors - Wipe down paint-work, wash windows and if you need too, repaint the front door!
3. Pictures and Ornaments - Depersonalising your home always sounds so drastic, however, if you declutter and pack away a few pictures and ornaments - things you don't need on a dialy basis - this opens up the view to prospective buyers being able to visualise their own things in this space.
4. Clean and Tidy - Don't forget to dust and vacuum. This does make a difference because prospective buyers will want to know that the house has been looked after and if you haven't been able to do basic house work the buyer may wonder what more important jobs you haven't done!
5. Colours and Coordinates - You may need to think about the colours that you have in your home. Bright walls and carpets may need to be toned down and neutralised. This doesn't mean ripping up the carpet but it could mean adding a more nuetral coloured rug or strategically placing natural toned cushions and pictures in main living areas.
6. Fresh and Clean - Just like you and me, your house needs fresh air. This helps to rid lingering smells and odours. So fling open your windows and doors and let the air rush through, then plug in an airfreshener for continued beautiful fragrance.
7. Animals and Furry Friends - Most people, even if not animal lovers, are tollerent of our domestic friends, but when you are showing your house you need to consider not only the prospective buyer but also your pets. Where possible try to keep animals out of the way for the duration of the viewing, perhaps in a seperate room or even better if you have a dog get someone to take them for a walk for that 1/2 hour or so.

 We know it's your house - your home - but just by making a few changes could be the difference between selling or not. There's no need to make it a chore, just a little bit of thought and a few hours of you're time!

We hope that this has given you a few simple ideas and all that is left to say is - Good Luck!