Thinking of selling your property in Nottingham? Avoid these common mistakes... ❌✅
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Selling your home isn’t just about putting a board up and hoping for the best. The difference between an average sale and a great sale often comes down to a few smart decisions made before your first viewing.
Here are 7 clear, practical steps in a recent article by Rightmove - we recommend these to Nottingham sellers who want to attract serious buyers and achieve the best possible result.
🚪 1. Win the sale in the first 30 seconds
🔸 Buyers make up their minds fast
🔸 Before anyone steps inside, they’ve already judged the driveway, garden, front door and exterior. A tidy entrance, clean windows and a welcoming front door can instantly set the tone for the viewing.
🔸 Simple wins include sweeping paths and drives, tidying the front garden, and cleaning or repainting the front door. First impressions don’t get a second chance.
🧺 2. Declutter to Make Your Home Feel Bigger
🔹 Buyers want to see space, not stuff.
🔹 A clutter-free home helps viewers imagine their own furniture, their own lifestyle, and their future in the property. This doesn’t mean stripping the home bare, but it does mean removing excess items and keeping surfaces clear.
🔹 If cupboards are overflowing, temporary storage can be a worthwhile investment. Less clutter leads to more perceived space, which often leads to stronger offers.
❤️ 3. Sell the Feeling, Not Just the Property
🔸 People don’t buy bricks and mortar. They buy how a home makes them feel.
🔸 Warmth, comfort and atmosphere matter. If it’s cold outside, make sure the heating is on. If it’s bright, let natural light flood in. A welcoming home is far more memorable to buyers.
🔸 The aim is simple: help buyers picture themselves living there from day one.
🌦️ 4. Match Your Home to the Season
🔹Your presentation should reflect the time of year you’re selling in.
I🔹In winter, highlight cosy spaces, warm lighting and comfort. In spring and summer, open doors, let light in and show off gardens and outdoor areas.
🔹Buyers want to see how the home works right now, not imagine it from scratch.
🛠️ 5. Fix the Small Things (But Don’t Over-Renovate)
🔸 You don’t need to carry out major renovations to sell well.
🔸 Expensive upgrades just before selling rarely add their full value to the sale price. However, small visible issues can put buyers off far more than sellers expect.
🔸 Fix dripping taps, scuffed paintwork, loose handles and minor maintenance issues before photos and viewings. Spending a few hundred pounds now can protect thousands later.
🐾 6. Remove Pets from Viewings
🔹 As much as you love your pets, they can distract buyers or put some people off entirely.
🔹 For viewings, it’s best for pets to be out of the property. This ensures buyers stay focused on the home itself, rather than the animals living in it.
⭐ 7. Show Off Your Home’s Best Feature
🔸 Every home has a standout feature. Make sure yours shines.
🔸 This might be a bright kitchen, a home office, a south-facing garden, or a great view. Present this space at its absolute best, as it’s often what buyers remember most after a viewing.
🔸 Lean into your home’s strengths and make them impossible to forget.
Thinking of Selling in Nottingham?
Every property — and every seller — is different. The right pricing, preparation and marketing strategy can make a huge difference to your final result.
If you’re considering selling, we would be happy to carry out a free, no-obligation market valuation and talk you through exactly how to maximise your sale.
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