Why not hold a “Sit In Judgement” dinner?

If you’re starting to think about selling your home you might be wondering what needs to be done first. If you’ve got family and friends visiting over the Coronation weekend it’s the perfect opportunity to get a fresh perspectve. You see your home every day and it can be difficult to spot a faded wall that needs painting or that chipped tile you’ve been meaning to replace.

So how does it work? In exchange for coffee, lunch or dinner you ask your guests to walk around your home and spot anything that they think either needs fixing, changing or improving. Give them a piece of paper or ask them to take photos or make notes on their phone.

Now for the important part. You all agree not to fall out over their comments… You want their opinions but go for the majority view on things. If everyone says the hallway seems dark then maybe it’s time for a brighter light. If a few say the siting room seems a bit too full then maybe you’ll need to have a clear out or store some things.

My top tip? Once you’re ready to sell put away most of your photos. Buyers will spend more time looking at your pictures than the property. You want your home to stand out to them, not your family photos.

If you’d rather spend the weekend enjoying the Coronation why not ask me to come over and give an honest view of what needs doing, and more importantly what’s fine to leave as it is. However far ahead you’re looking it’s never too soon to start geting ready. Why not pop into the office on Broad Street, by the path to Waitrose, or give me a call on 01189 772 772.

Denise Watson is a Director of Northwood Wokingham and is passionate about helping every homeowner get exactly what they want from their sale.

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