14/11/14 - Britain's largest home a snip at £7m...

…but with 365 rooms its proud new owners could face a £42m repair bill.

The largest privately owned home in the country has been put up for sale and whilst your home may not be as large as this we all know that a well presented home is more likely to sell fast and yet many home owners still neglect the fact.

Here are some useful steps in preparing your home for market and achieving the best possible price:-

• Consider the kerbside appeal – First impressions count so ensure the garden is well tended to and the front door is freshly painted.  Remember buyers will often carry out a drive by and if they like what they see they will arrange a viewing.
•  A thorough spring clean, neutral décor and a clear out of clutter will help your house feel bigger.
• Remove overly large items of furniture to make rooms feel bigger.
• A fresh coat of paint, new tiling or carpeting can help smarten up a tired looking property.  Re grouting will give tiles a new lease of life while replacing dark curtains with lighter fabrics will instantly brighten small or dark rooms.
• Make sure kitchens and bathrooms are spotless, inviting and hygienic.
• Attend to any maintenance jobs that you have been meaning to do but never got around to it.
• If you have pets keep them out of the way on the day of the viewing.
• Make your home smell good.  Use flowers and pots of herbs, but try and avoid the well known clichés of coffee and bread smells
• Dress your home for both your agent’s brochure and for viewings to show a lifestyle that can be achieved by buying your home.
• Use a good estate agent / solicitor
• Be a motivated seller
• Do your homework.

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