Consult
your Solicitor and agree fees in relation to the transaction.
Ensure
that boundaries and title are in order and that planning permission
has issued in relation to your property as difficulties in
any of these areas are likely to hinder a sale.
Let
the Auctioneer do his/her job - by all means talk to viewers
and discuss the advantages of the house and mention any nice
features but do not over do it. Viewers should be given plenty
of time to view over a house uninterrupted and allowed to
come back and ask questions.
Do's - Small Things
Mow
the lawn
Replace
broken light bulbs
Air
the house
Fill
in any cracks/holes in the walls
Clean
- especially kitchen and bathroom
Fresh
flowers are nice
Polish
brasses
Keep
paint work clean
Turn
on heating if cold, open windows if warm
Turn
off the TV or radio
Lock
up pets
Don'ts
Do
not leave out washing
Do
not let children interfere - some people find it upsetting
Do
not worry about every detail; people understand houses have
to be lived in.
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