A clean bright home attracts buyers and helps to achieve the best possible price, because firzt impressions count!

Cleaning

• Spring-clean your home.
• Ensure that there is entrance appeal by making this area look attractive, clean & tidy.
• Dirt is a turnoff so deep hidden areas clean - behind furniture, light fittings, ceilings, pelmets, skirtings, under cupboards, beds etc.
• Clear out clutter, or turn your clutter into a feature by placing it in stylish containers.
• Clear your kitchen work surfaces of items that could fit in a draw or cupboard
• Dust and polish wood (including floors).
• All tiles and grouting should be shiny, clean and mould free.
• Open all windows and clean glass inside and out (including skylights and mirrors).
• Polish all brass and silver ornaments and handles.
• Shine taps, showers and hand-held showers.
• Spring clean the carpets, curtains and upholstery, and dust blinds.
• Tidy up shelves and cupboards
• Put clean linen on the bed.
• Clean out storage spaces to show that there is plenty of space, air and light.
• Clean up the garage, hang up sporting goods and ladders, and put tools away.
• Clean the roof and gutters, down pipes, drains etc.
• Plant a few colourful flowers in the garden or in pot plants and tidy the outside grounds by sweeping away leaves, pruning dead branches, mowing the lawn and watering the garden.
• Make sure that the pool is full and sparkling clean, and leave the filter and fountain switched on.

Creating Instant Appeal

• Repaint, in a neutral colour, wherever necessary, both indoors and out.
• Replace any broken items - doorknobs, door handles, handrails or windows.
• If a room is dark, turn on a lamp or light candles to create atmosphere.
• Make sure that the towels in bathrooms are clean, dry and non-tattered.
• Bring in the washing in off the line.
• Put out your garden furniture and cushions.
• Keep pets out of the prospective buyer's way at all times.
• In winter, light a fire if you have a fireplace, or use heaters to keep your home warm.
• Add a homely touch and have home baked biscuits and fruit on the table or kitchen counter.
• Banish odours and create enticing aromas by spraying the rooms with aromatic air freshner, putting out fresh flowers and soap, and putting some vanilla essence in a bowl of water in a low temperature oven.
• Get professional home styling tips from home improvement and interior decorating magazines.
• If you are planning on renovating please remember that in general, most buyers prefer light and neutral colours when it comes to painting, tiling and carpeting.

If you have any questions or queries please contact the Firzt Hotline 083 326 5355