Tips for sightseeing

You can't go wrong with viewings? Of course you can - as the article shows.

Do you want to sell your property? Then you won't be able to avoid showing your property to interested parties; after all, nobody buys a property without having seen it first. This means that the topic of "viewings" is very important. Have you already given a lot of thought to how you can present your property in the most impressive way? If not, then this article can give you some valuable tips.

Tip 1: Be flexible in terms of time

Nowadays, many people have a tight schedule. If you too are only able to offer viewings at a few times, interested parties may have long since decided on another property before your appointment can take place.

Tip 2: Outer hui!

The external appearance is the first impression prospective buyers get of your property. We know from our own experience how important first impressions are! Your aim should be that an incoming prospective buyer becomes curious just by looking at your property and can't wait to take a look inside. It is helpful if your driveway is swept and the lawn mowed. The flower beds should also make a well-kept impression. Clear away any rubbish lying around as far as possible.

Tip 3: Prepare a warm welcome

Even if nobody buys a property just because the owner is friendly, a pleasant atmosphere helps to positively reinforce the impressions gained. So give prospective buyers a warm welcome and let them know that they have all the time in the world to view the property at their leisure. Encourage them to ask you questions.

If you have hired a real estate agent, offer to let the prospective buyers and the real estate agent view the property alone. This makes it easier to talk and any problems can be sorted out immediately without anyone being embarrassed to tell you about them.

Tip 4: Tidy and clean

A clean and tidy property makes a much greater and more attractive impression. You should therefore keep your property tidy at all times and do another round with the vacuum cleaner shortly before the viewing. Above all, don't leave any personal belongings lying around - they distract too much from your property. This approach can be quite exhausting in the long run, but it's worth the extra energy.

Tip 5: Create a pleasant indoor climate

If prospective tenants freeze in winter and sweat in summer, they will assume that this will also be the case when they live there themselves. These negative impressions are unnecessary and must be avoided at all costs. So make sure you create a comfortable indoor climate in good time. Ventilate all rooms and bring the temperature into a comfortable range.

If prospective buyers feel uncomfortable with you, it may be that the viewings are over very quickly and they have not been able to get an accurate picture. The last thing you need is interested parties who are in a hurry to leave.

Tip 6: Make light

Prospective buyers want to take a close look at your property, and for that they need light. And besides, who wants to move into a dark property? So make sure that all rooms are well lit - especially in winter or when it's cloudy. Open the curtains, pull up the blinds and leave the lights on, even after you have finished viewing a room. Prospective buyers will not be attracted to a property that they think is a dark hole.

Tip 7: Make pets disappear.

We are convinced that you love your pets. But they pose a problem for the viewing. Not every prospective buyer gets on well with pets, so make sure that the viewing can take place without being disturbed by animals running around. Some people get nervous around animals, and you don't want that when you're showing your property.

Tip 8: Have all documents ready

The decision to buy a property needs to be carefully considered. The more material you have ready to convince prospective buyers that your property is a safe investment, the better. Therefore, show all plans, surveys and the like so that doubts can be dispelled as far as possible from the outset. Buyers prefer properties where all the information is on the table and they don't have to feel that there could be a nasty surprise.

Tip 9: Instruct your real estate agent

You certainly know your property best and if it is important to you that your real estate agent should mention various things during a viewing, point this out to them in good time. Even if your property is the focus of interest, a family-friendly environment, for example, is a big plus that should definitely be emphasized.

Tip 10: Ask for feedback

When you have finished your viewing, ask the interested parties for feedback. But be prepared for the fact that you won't necessarily hear the truth. Some people are uncomfortable saying that they don't like the property. In this case, you will unfortunately not find out what exactly caused the failure. However, this information is very important for you.

It is therefore advisable to use a real estate agent. Prospective buyers are much more likely to tell your estate agent what bothers them. This way, you receive valuable information, can improve your property bit by bit and ultimately sell it at a good price.