Viewings

EXPERT TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME:

In order to achieve the best price for your property you need to present it in the most positive light you can. We offer a range of techniques and services including staging the property in order to get the best result for our client.

1. Curb Appeal

You can only make one “fi rst impression,” and people usually form their fi rst impression within 30 seconds. The front of your house is a good place to spend a little extra time and eff ort. Plant fl owers, trim bushes, weed, pick up leaves, repaint your front door, replace tarnished house numbers, get a brand-new doormat, and don’t leave your car in the driveway.

2. Clean

Your home must sparkle! Spring clean your house from top to bottom before putting on the market. Having a weekly cleaning schedule and make sure your windows are clean inside and out too.

3. Fix

Getting big problems fi xed before you put your house on the market is a smart idea as buyers may see them as an excuse to off er less than the asking price.

4. Eliminate Clutter

Clutter makes homes seem smaller and disorganized. Try your best to de clutter your house while viewings are taking place.

5. Pets

Always keep your pets under control. Try confi ning them to a specifi c area, or better still take away for viewings. Although you may love your pets, they can be off -putting to other people also so make sure there are no lingering odours in furniture or fl ooring, and if there is, get them cleaned before you sell.

6. Lighting

Ensure you have adequate lighting in every room, use subtle mood lighting to create the right atmosphere in each room and check all your bulbs work.

7. Bedrooms

Never underestimate the importance of bedrooms; it’s the reason 60% of people move home. A bedroom adds more value than a study or storeroom, so make sure every bedroom has a bed. Concentrate on the Master Bedroom – its adult buyers who pay for the property, so impress them with new bedding etc.

8. Exterior

Ensure the exterior is in good shape. This includes, paint, windows, shutters, fi xtures, and most important the front and rear landscaping.

9. Vacate During Viewings

Leave the property before a scheduled viewing is to take place. Potential buyers are more likely to relax if the homeowner is not listening to their every word.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US…

When you choose Bohan Hyland and Associates as your agent, you can be sure you are dealing with an effi cient, reliable and highly ethical property service provider.

“Shane Hanevy handled both the sale of our old home and the purchase of our new one. His negotiation skills are what impressed us the most ensuring we got the best price for our old home and paid a fair price for our new one. I could not recommend Shane highly enough and will be

sure to use him again in the future if needs be.”

“I have bought and sold a few properties in my time with different agents and Stephen Welthagen who manages the Bettystown Offi ce has proved to the best agent to deal with. Excellent negotiator and his customer service and after sales care were amazing. Highly recommended.”

Jason Day – Bettystown, Co. Meath. Edward & Ruth – Kimmage, Dublin 12.

“ I have been in the property market as a buyer and seller for over 35 years and during this period

have used several different agencies for my transactions, but none can compare to the level of effi ciency and service I received from Bohan Hyland & Associates and I would highly recommend them if you are considering selling your own property.”

Brendan Heavey, Dublin.

Head Offi ce: Bohan Hyland, Rathgar House, 53A Rathgar Avenue, Dublin 6

T: 01 491 3000 E: dublin@bohanhyland.ie Meath Offi ce: Bettystown Town Centre, Bettystown, Co. Meath

T: 041 981 2222 E: meath@bohanhyland.ie

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