Sellers

Most property sellers will recognise the tremendous importance of ensuring that as many prospective buyers as possible see their property.

After all, more viewings means more buyer competition thereby maximising your chances of securing the highest price the market will pay.

We always accompany our buyers on viewings for a host of strategic reasons, including selective timing and we urge our sellers to help us identify the best times of day for viewings.

When arranging times for buyers to view your property, consider the following factors:

â?¢ Is your property on a school route? If so, during term time, it might be best to avoid the morning and afternoon drop-off and pick up times.

If you are very close to a school, is it noisy during break-time?

Likewise are you near a pub, sports ground, or factory, which can have crowds of people spilling onto your street at certain times?

If your parking is on-street, are there times when parking is easier than others?

â?¢ Consider which way your property faces. Bright accommodation and a sunny garden are great selling points, so choose times when the position of the sun is at its best.

Perhaps a follow-up viewing is best organised for a different time of day to highlight a feature that might have been missed initially.

Nevertheless, do remember that agents and vendors alike have a duty of care not to misrepresent or mislead, so if there is an issue, then this should be disclosed.

However, the importance of a good first impression cannot be over-stressed, to the extent that many people will dismiss a minor inconvenience in light of having first fallen in love with their otherwise perfect home - hopefully yours!

Buyers

â?¢ View property more than once.

It’s always sensible to visit a property you like multiple times. The more times you view it, the more likely you are to spot potential problems or fall in love with it more

â?¢ Investigate the surrounding areas.

Take a stroll around the neighbourhood to assess how close every day amenities and services are to the property you are interested in

â?¢ Check utilities are in order.

As you move from room-to-room during viewing, be sure to test utilities to make sure they are in working condition

â?¢ Take photos of the property during the viewing imagine yourself living in the property with your belongings. Take photographs so you can reflect at home without the estate agent’s marketing images

â?¢ Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask the estate agent about the seller and the property. Go armed with a list of questions that are important to you

â?¢ Consider the additional costs. Many buyers forget to factor in the additional costs that can incur once you have bought a property

â?¢ Don’t let you heart rule your head.

Don’t commit to any property straight away. If your heart rules your head you can rush decisions. Once you have completed the checklist above you can get excited.

Why not call our team today on (01624) 645555 to discuss in more detail.