Welcome to the April 2007 edition of the Privateseller.ie newsletter
With a For-Sale board up outside and prospective buyers lining up to see your home, now is the time to make sure your house looks its best. In this months Privateseller.ie newsletter, we take a look at Staging your Home for Sale and Tips for Creating Kerb Appeal.
Never underestimate the power of a first impression!
Once you’ve attracted prospective buyers to view your home, it is critical to put your best foot forward. The initial impression your property makes is long lasting and diffucult to erase. Since this is the case, it is in your best interest to display your home in the best possible light. Although we all know that it is unwise to make snap judgments that is exactly what buyers tend to do. They will inevitably notice the paint cracks in the walls rather than the beautifully finished wood floors. Therefore, it is imperative that you take notice of the imperfections in your home and take steps to correct them.
We also take a look at how to create a good first impression with the exterior of your property. Our tips for creating Kerb Appeal makes interesting reading for those of you trying to catch the eye of that prospective buyer.
Adding a final flourish to your property with a vibrant splash of colour should seal the deal, and we show you how in an article aout seasonal window boxes. April wouldn't be April without some mention of showers, so we have taken a look at whats involved in selecting the right shower for you.
Remember, Privateseller.ie offers a comprehensive Associate-Assisted Service for clients selling their property privately. As part of the service our trained associates will advise you on all aspects of staging your home for sale.
Privateseller.ie welcomes any feedback or ideas for features you may have for future editions of our newsletter. If you have a legal question you would like to see featured email medbh.gillard@privateseller.ie
We look forward to hearing from you. Enjoy the read!
Legal Question: Accepting a deposit on a private sale
Feargal White, of Coughlan, White and O’Toole Solicitors, answers a legal query from Shane in Carlow about the process of receiving a deposit from a purchaser for a private sale.
The Money Doctor - John Lowe - On Pensions
The Money Doctor, John Lowe, explains how to enjoy the sexiest possible returns by providing for a retirement pension.
Home Staging Tips
Staging is simply the process of preparing a house to be sold. Staging can be as simple as moving furniture around - or as elaborate as having the house totally made over. The scale varies, but the purpose is the same - to sell the house in as short a time and for the maximum price possible.
A dozen ways to get kerb appeal
It is almost impossible to ignore the rash of TV shows, magazine features and newspaper articles all telling us how to make the most of our homes. Who doesn't know by now that the smell of baking bread, light and airy rooms and neutral colours all help sell a home, but what about the exterior of your property? It's known as 'Kerb Appeal' and if you don't have it, here's how you get it.
Window Boxes
A brightly planted window box can transform the look of your home with an instant seasonal display on patios, balconies, deck rails and window sills. It’s a wonderful way to enhance your prospects when selling or letting your property. A combination of flowering plants and those with attractive foliage will not only add great colour and create a welcoming impression for visitors, it will give your home that well looked after feel.
April Showers
When it comes to selecting the right shower, the whole bathroom environment needs to be taken into account. Inevitably budget and space will have a large part to play in your decision, but remember your overall showering pleasure can depend on getting this right.
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