Estate agents or professional property inspectors can help evaluate your property

17. Butt Out

Of all the impacts that your home can have on your buyer, cigarette smoke is the very last one you'd want. This doesn't just mean the smell which, as we discussed in tip 15, is quite offensive to potential buyers but the look of ash trays (even clean ones) and smoke stains on walls, cupboards, and otherwise.

This is also true for burn holes in carpeting and upholstery. Sure, you're not selling your furniture, but the furniture that is there will leave an overall impression, so make certain that they don't show signs of smokers damage. For the majority of buyers, they wont even want to tour a property if it is currently owned by a smoker. With that in mind, make sure to get rid of any evidence of your habit. Maintaining the exterior of your property

While this website is not about preaching to quit smoking, for all intents and purposes, your home should appear as though you've never smoked in it a day in your life. Store all of your ash trays out of sight; clean all of the walls, ceilings, and other places that have smoke stains, and replace or cover any fabrics, carpets, or upholsteries that have burn holes. If you must smoke, do so outside, and make sure that you're not smoking in front of an open window that will simply let the smoke back in.

18. Give Your Home a Timeless Feel

In the world of real estate, there is a huge difference between an old home, and a classic home. Its comparable to the idea of used clothing versus vintage clothing; only on a much grander scale.

If your property is about 40 years old, with 40-year old paint and wallpaper, 40-year-old appliances, and 40-year-old carpeting, then you have an old house, which is hard to sell.

On the other hand, if you've shown that you've maintained your property with an overall established look, but which has been kept fresh and up-to-date, this is a classic home, which is a very appealing style. The major kinks of the new home have been worked out, the neighborhood is settled, and it has been maintained well enough that falling apart wont be a major issue. Sprucing up the landscaping of your house

19. Shed Light on the Subject

Two major things that your potential buyers will be looking for in your home include light and space.

Sure, its alright to have one room that is a bit on the darker side; however, if the entire home is dark, that should be considered to be a problem. When people will be viewing your property, open drapes and blinds, turn on all of the lights, and add lights to darker rooms. Home loans and bonds

If Mother Nature doesn't feel like being helpful on the day that people will be viewing your property, use flowers and other similar things that will suggest sunlight. Your goal is to make your space look crisp, sharp, and vibrant. Your home should be a happy space inside which the prospective buyer wants to spend more time.

20. Get a Professional Home Inspection

Most buyers will have a professional property inspection done anyway, but if you do it ahead of time, then you can take care of any necessary repairs even before it goes onto the market.

Depending on your area, and what kind of property you have, this will probably cost between R1280 and R2560 to have done, but it can be well worth the effort. If you're not certain who to hire, ask estate agents, and they will be able to recommend several quality inspectors. Creating an interest in your property

21. The Art of Plain White

Its true; color is very popular when it comes to walls. However, there is a problem; you and your buyer may not have the same taste in what colors are best on walls. Paint is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to give your home a fresh new look, and if you're going to put in the effort, you may as well do it right. Before selling, you'll want to stick to neutrals. White, beige, and cream may seem pretty boring, but despite this fact, they are the best for creating an easier sale. Remember also that white reflects the most light out of any color, and therefore it will make the rooms appear the largest.