HOW CAN YOU GIVE THE IMPRESSION THAT YOUR PROPERTY IS UTTERLY DESIRABLE?

The first minute is VITAL.........
Present your house from the exterior in.

1.  Start at your front gate or hall door, making sure it is bright, clean
     and tidy with shinning brasses and well-cut lawn,

2.  A fresh coast of paint on the front door takes very little time and is
     instantly appealing,

3.  Clean windows - gives the house a well cared for appearance,

4.  Create a sense of light and space by drawing back curtains/blinds
     and opening up doors around the house,

5.  De-clutter - clear the house of all the 'Stuff' so the bones of the
     house can be seen,

6.  Circulars, letters and newspapers all need to go,

7.  Anything over-spilling from a wardrobe/cupboard will put people off,

8.  If you plan to redecorate, choose a neutral colour like cream,

9.  Make sure that kitchens and bathrooms in particular are gleaming,
     dust every surface and banish every cobweb,

10. Fix up any loose wires, missing curtain hooks and wonky lampshades,

11. Have the gardens tidy,

12. Last of all make sure the house smells good!