Useful tips to show your home at its best when buyers visit

There is a skill to showing potential buyers round your home to achieve positive results, and Petty negotiators are more than happy to be present and assist. You may of course prefer to handle the viewings yourself, but we are here to help. Crucially, first impressions are all important. Prospective buyers will probably be seeing other properties and will need to be able to remember yours with a positive feeling.

Always make sure that..

• Your house is clean and uncluttered
• The front garden, porch and hallway attractive. Consider arranging freshly cut flowers
• Visitors may be able to concentrate better on your home without distractions from pets and children
• If it is possible arrange for extra vehicles to be parked elsewhere
• Make sure that there is a parking space for visitors
• Make sure your home looks cosy for evening viewings
• Always let your visitors take their time

The viewing

• Always greet prospective buyers with a smile and allow them to feel immediately at home
• Offer to go with them round your house, but allow them space to have their own discussions
• A list detailing the expenditure involved in running your home can be very helpful for buyers
• Having guarantees for any major improvements or additions would also be a good way of establishing a rapport
• Tell them why you have decided to leave the house and your timescale
• This is where our trained staff are invaluable. They are highly experienced in dealing with these types of questions which you may find uncomfortable to answer