When it comes to selling your home, it can sometimes seem like the whole world is against you; mortgage applications are on the decline, house prices are low and everyone on your street has seemingly decided to sell too. However despite multiple reports telling you there is never a good time to sell up, there are things you can do to make your house stand out from the crowd and help to guarantee a sale.

Know your target buyer

This is the number one tip for increasing the saleability your house, yet many homeowners seemingly overlook it. Knowing who is likely to buy your home will allow you to tailor it to their needs. For example if it’s an ideal first time buyer house, showcase entertaining areas, such as kitchen-diners and outside spaces. Families however will be looking for multiple bedrooms, so adding a bed into each room will show this off. By arming yourself with the knowledge of who is likely to put in an offer will help you get the best possible price in the shortest amount of time.

Clean and declutter

A cleaner house will immediately be more appealing to prospective buyers walking through the door. Homely, clean smells such as linen and flowers will help viewers to picture themselves in the house and increase the chances of a second viewing – or even an offer. Likewise, getting rid of clutter and unnecessary items will make your house appear more spacious and enable you to show your property at its best to potential buyers.

Give it a facelift

When looking to sell your house, it can be all too easy to let it slide and not bother putting any effort into making it homely seeing as you’ll be leaving it soon. But it’s important to remember that a prospective buyer’s impression starts as soon as they arrive outside your house. Investing a bit of time and effort in order to improve its appeal will help you in the long run. Tidy up front gardens, paint the front door and invest in a couple of pot plants. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve in an afternoon!

Likewise, if your interior has seen better days, giving rooms a simple coat of paint will brighten up your whole house in an instant. As will cleaning up any carpet marks, cleaning mould off bathrooms and adding a few cushions to plain rooms.

Fix what’s broken

Dripping taps and broken lights are small jobs that often get forgotten about. But when it comes to selling your home, small things like these can put buyers off making an offer and lead them elsewhere. Make sure everything is in working order and show buyers that you take pride in your home. It will help to stop them walking out the door not wanting to come back.

Hire the right agent

One of the worst mistakes sellers make is hiring the wrong estate agent. Make sure you have an agent who is completely informed about the market and knows how best to advertise your home. Agents who embrace technology will be able to put your house ‘out there’ in order to drum up the most interest. I Am The Agent is made up of a team of experts, who have many years’ experience working in the property sector. And as an online-only agent, we know exactly how to advertise your home across all channels. We advertise on the largest property websites in the country, while giving you full control over your listing. Find out more about our sales services.

Have you recently sold your house? How did you go about it?