Ideas For Selling Your Home In Spain

Like any product that is being marketed for sale, you need to entice viewers into your home from the off set and beginning with the look and feel of your property can make a huge difference to the amount of viewings that you will have – its a numbers game, the more viewings you have, the more likely you are to sell your property.

Simply repairs to your home can transform your property, a potential buyer that sees less things to do on a house is more likely to put your home ahead of others in their search for a property in Spain. Many home owners downfall is down to the fact that they do not want to do any more work or spend any more money on a property that they are moving away from, however – it could make a huge difference in your bid to sell your home in Spain.

Exterior suggestions:
– Keep your plot mowed, raked and watered.
– Tidy up plants / bushes / trees.
– Tidy away items that are laying around, toys, tools, etc. from outside the property.
– Place all watering hoses and gardening equipment out of sight.
– Pathways / driveways should be clear of debris.
– Paint mailbox if needed and make sure street number or house name is legible.
– Clean/paint gates, fences, shed, etc.
– Clean, repair and paint all gutters and downspouts.
– Make sure garage door opens and closes with ease.
– Make the front of the property as welcoming as possible.
– Get a second opinion from a friend or neighbour.

Interior suggestions:
– Clean all windows (inside and out).
– Let some fresh air into the house by opening windows.
– Make sure the floor is clean and clear.
– Clean the house throughout especially kitchen / bathroom.
– Never leave dirty dishes in sink.
– Fill and paint any nail holes.
– Make sure all doors are in excellent condition.
– Repair or replace loose wallpaper / a lick of paint never goes a miss – and you can’t go wrong with white as potential buyers see they can paint over white!
– Light a candle before showings to ensure the home smells good.
– Leave lights on when showing to make your property look more bright.
– Clear away any clutter than is unnecessary, arrange furniture and possessions to ensure maximum space.
– Make your home seem user friendly.
– Buy small accessories that do not cost much to make inside more welcoming.

More advice and help is available from us, we can even list your property for you on our own company website. The Resale Centre – Low commission Estate Agents in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca.