Top Tips for Selling property in Spain - Makoo

Would you like to sell your property in Spain Costa Blanca South ? 

Makoo offers professional advice, marketing services and expert knowledge of the market along with excellent negotiation skills. We specialize in all areas across the Costa Blanca, Benidorm, Javea, Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante , Callosa de Ensar.

 

·        If you’re selling your house, it’s important to make a good first impression on someone who’s coming to check out the property. That means taking away as many signifiers of everyday life as possible – which means going to the extra effort of cleaning and tidying both inside and out. Outside, bits of garden that have been part of a family life for years will need a major tidy up – who knows what tasty morsel a small child has left there? They might have been playing there for ages, but now they must go.

·        It doesn't matter if your property is a hovel or a palace, first impressions count and that's what the first view of your home will be like. It should look attractive to the eye and not show signs of wear and tear. It should look as though you have lived there for years and it should smell clean and fresh. A property is far more likely to attract a buyer if it has been de-personalised as it will be easier for them to imagine themselves living there. We all have one thing in common – we always try to work out what someone else is thinking – we go through body language to try.

·        When you're selling your home, you want the buyer to envision his or her own furnishings--not yours--in each room. If you've already packed up your pots and pans and framed family photos, do one more sweep before you list your home. Start in the kitchen, clearing off cabinets and counters. Next, go through the bathroom cabinets, then the closet (the most time-consuming job of all). Remember too that furniture can act as a visual pollutant; remove it from the room, even if it's your favorite chair or rustic accent table.

·        Keep your home smelling fresh and inviting by eliminating odours and making sure your property smells nice. Buy some scented candles to light just before viewings. If you have a coffee percolator make some before hand as freshly brewed coffee is welcoming. Open windows to help get rid of cooking smells. Also make sure you put fresh lilies or other flowers in vases as they will make your home smell great and give potential buyers a positive first impression.

·        Whether your home is an apartment or a spacious house, you need to take advantage of every available inch. A beautiful bowl of fruit, vegetables or blooming flowers makes a great center piece and focal point in any room, and you can leave it out all year long.

·        The bedrooms were the most important rooms in the house because that is where you sleep and relax after a long day at work. Make sure that all beds are made and that the rooms are tidy. This room should also contain wardrobes for clothes and drawers to place other items in, such as small souvenirs from your holiday and books and games to keep you entertained at night and when guests come over. The beds should be made with fresh sheets and comfy duvets or pillows.

·        Keep your bathroom clean and pleasant for guests and members of the household. The order and arrangement of towels, toiletries and other items shows visitors that your bathroom has been cleaned and maintained as promised. Remove all personal items such as clothing, medicines, toilet paper and grooming aids from the bathroom. Replace them as soon as possible.

·        The living room is the 2nd thing your guest will notice when they enter (right after the front door), so make it an extension of the home's decor theme. Put away all papers and magazines; line up photos and other collectibles; and eliminate clutter. Remove doggy beds and food bowls, and replace them with a dog crate or confinement area outside.

·        Keep your kitchen clean and tidy with this in-drawer canister set. It includes a large and small canister in white, and black lids that feature an airtight screw-on tops. The canisters are made from high-quality borosilicate glass. With stainless steel side cutouts and safety clips, the canisters also include silicone dryness strips to help prevent spills when you open them.

·        Stained or peeling paint is not something that any seller would want to see on his property. A good house painting contractor can help you to achieve the perfect finish.

If you need any more advice or if you would like us to assist you in ensuring your property is presented to its fullest potential we can help you to dress the property accordingly.