In this two-minute read,
we look at some of the things that may be putting buyers off (that you can
easily fix).

So, you’re keen to sell your
home in Kent, but you’re just not getting any offers. What’s
going on? How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers?

What’s that smell?

Your home is your castle, but
your pong is also your pong. If a buyer walks into a property and is hit with a
bad smell, it’s likely they won’t be coming back. Whether you’ve just been
cooking cabbage, or you’ve got a whiffy pet, always air your home before a
viewing. Light some scented candles, bake some cookies, and be sure to empty
those bins before letting anyone in.

Mess and clutter? No thanks

Buyers walking into a
cluttered home may find it difficult to see past the mess. Got a lovely
fireplace? No one can see it past the litter tray and old toys. Shelves stacked
with stuff, clothes on the floor, overflowing bins… the list goes on.

Top tip: Before you put your home on the market, have a clear
out. A tidy home makes a real difference.

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Now, we all love a bit of
leopard print (don’t we?), but if you’ve got animal print wallpaper, a neon
pink feature wall or heavily patterned carpets, your taste might be putting
buyers off.

When selling, try to ensure that
the décor is as neutral as possible. That might mean investing in a pot of
paint or hiding those bling bling vases in the attic. (Note: It might also mean
changing those red satin bed sheets after Valentine’s Day.)

Ugly on the outside

They say never to judge a book
by its cover, but sometimes, the outside of a property is so unattractive that
buyers write it off before even entering. If any of the following apply to your
home, make sure to get them sorted.

- Broken gutters or pipes

- Overgrown weeds and dead plants

- Damage to exterior walls

- Abandoned toys

- Smelly bins

An external makeover should
help increase the enquiries you get about your property.

Quick fixes

Unless your buyer is looking
for a ‘fixer-upper’, most people don’t want to be confronted with countless
issues as soon as they walk into a property. Obvious repairs – such as small
damp patches, peeling wallpaper, broken doors/windows/fitted units – need
sorting.

If there are structural or
damp problems that you’ve decided not to tackle, don’t hide them.

Be honest and be realistic;
this will affect the value and desirability of a property.

If you want to sell your
home, call us at CWB Property on 01634 304326.