7 secrets to selling your apartment

1. De-Clutter
We may aspire to having a show-room style home, the reality is most of us do have clutter lying about. Make sure this is tidied away before you start showing people round. First impressions count so try and make sure communal halls are tidy and clear of junk mail.

2. Lighten Up
It’s amazing how important good lighting is to the feel and atmosphere of a room. Make sure the windows are clean to let in as much light as possible and if you don’t have lots of natural light, then use well-placed lamps to make the room warm and inviting.

3. Heaven Scents
A classic way to increase your home’s attractiveness is to have wonderful aromas greeting your visitors as they look around. Traditional welcoming smells include coffee, baking bread and fresh flowers.

4. Freshen Up
If you’re thinking decorating before your sell, don’t do anything too drastic – it makes sense to smarten up the décor but keep it neutral as people like to put their own stamp on a property.

5. Do Your Homework
Have an understanding of your target audience – is it suitable for a city professional, 2nd home purchaser, investor or first time buyer? – Then dress it accordingly.

6. The Price is Right
With the use of the internet, today’s buyers have much more information at their fingertips and they will naturally compare properties when searching. To ensure your property stands out from the crowd it pays to be realistic when setting your price.

7. Be Prepared
It pays to have key documentation to hand so we recommend appointing a solicitor at the same time as putting your home on the market. This way, when a sale is agreed you’re ready to swing into action.