Top 10 Real Estate Pre-Sale Tips - Tip 3

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Each week we are sharing information that will help you in your efforts to prepare your property for a grand entrance onto the real estate market. Logically, making a big impact at the time of listing provides the best chance of a quick sale at a high price.

If you have missed our recent blog posts, you might like to catch up on the last couple, including ‘The 1 Month Rule’ and our ‘Top 10 Real Estate Pre-Sale Tips –Tip 1 and Tip 2’

This week, we cover the 3rd of our ‘Top 10’ Pre-Sale Tips which looks at the most important points to focus on in relation to floor coverings.

The preparation concepts suggested in our previous posts, ‘The 1 Month Rule’ and our painting & window treatment tips in ‘Top 10 Real Estate Pre-Sale Tips –Tip 1 & Tip 2’ are all designed to help you make a start in truly presenting your property for sale in the best possible fashion, which in turn will make a big difference to how long your property takes to sell and ultimately the price you are able to achieve.

In relation to floor coverings, consider the following:

• If retaining existing floor coverings, above all else, they must be clean – This applies to all floor surfaces, full stop, no exceptions. If it can’t be cleaned, it must be replaced. Wherever possible, cleaning should be undertaken by a professional. 

• If floor coverings are clean but not in great repair – Consider the benefits both aesthetically and financially to replace cracked tiles/re-grout, re-polish floorboards etc. These repairs are often not expensive but make the world of difference to the appearance of a property.

• If replacing floor coverings, consider the cost/benefit – It is not necessary to replace with the most expensive carpet or floor tile you can find. Use the most adequate replacement for the job at hand. Consider removing carpet altogether if good floorboards are present. Get advice if you need it.

• If installing new carpet, keep it neutral – Beige, cream and grey are your best friends here. Trust me, it’s true!

If you can’t decide what approach to take, let us help you. That is what we are here for! Are you too busy to tackle such a big task? Not only can we advise you we can also arrange for purchase and installation on your behalf.
Do you have questions about this or any of the other topics we have covered so far in our Pre-Sale Tips series? We are happy to answer any questions you might have and would love to have your feedback on our blog content. Why not leave a comment or start a discussion with us now?