
Frank Estate Agency has been carefully founded to ensure that every element of how we work, revolves around our clients, because you are the centre of our little universe. Whilst Frank continues to organically evolve and develop and stay ahead of moving trends, helping our vendors prepare their home for the open market is one of our key first steps.
If you are thinking of listing your home, January for many people can be the perfect time to start planning your home moving aspirations for the forthcoming year. There are several important factors which Frank considers essential, to enable you to help you achieve the best possible price for your home and attract the widest audience so that you are in a position where you can carefully hand pick the best buyer for you. Equally, this then puts you in a strong position to secure your onward purchase, making your dream move complete whilst maximising the profitability and ensuring the best economic outcome.

We can all be guilty of acquiring far too many possessions which can cause our homes to become cluttered, but even the smallest de-clutter can help your home feel fresh and spaces appear more usable. This is why pre-launch prep is essential within our listing process to help you achieve your expectations regarding your sale price and stand the best possible chance to surpass.
All part of the service from Frank, we know how important a move can be to everyone but also how daunting the prospect can seem, that’s why an honest approach is key but also means it can be fun and quite exciting! In our experience, some of our clients have been amazed at the results just a little clear out can achieve, some in fact then wanted to stay!! All fun aside though, it really is a key element to showcasing your home in its best light, presenting your home with as much versatility as possible and highlighting the best features. Over the years (and even to this day) I am known to be shocked and in some cases appalled by the laziness by the presentation of some properties which are launched to the market by the listing agent, equally the standard of photography leaves a lot to be desired from some agents.
The perfect balance is the key objective, it is important to not go too mad resulting in bare minimalism which feels overly clinical, just aim to curate a warm environment which eludes an aspirational lifestyle which compliments your home. In other words, lets stash away all the less attractive daily essentials and display your favourite possessions within beautifully arranged collections. Potential buyers will appreciate your efforts and it will make you feel happy too. Once the little things are tackled try and take a step back and examine every room carefully, does that extra coffee table need to be there or would the room feel bigger without it? Freeing up floor space can make such a difference and gives a better illusion of space in general around your home as does thoughtfully placed mirrors. In bedrooms, try and keep bedding as neutral as possible otherwise it can appear quite ‘busy’ when photographed and ensure that it is neatly ironed and presented with bedside tables clear.

Then there’s that little ‘to do’ list, we all have them and we have all said that famous quote, “I’ll get that done this week”, then it just never happens…!! Well now is the time, TO DO IT! Some viewers have a habit of getting quite up close and personal, so it’s worth tidying up as many last details as possible. First impressions are also quite important, someone once told me that upon arriving at a property any potential buyer will have decided within the first 10 seconds if it is a contender or not and I believe this to be quite true. So de-weed the front garden and driveway, clean away any cobwebs around the front door, ensure the door bell works (if you have one) and that the front approach is generally clear, tidy and free from any un-necessary items. If your front door needs a freshen up, now is the time to get that job done too. Bricks make a house, but the love, care and attention you give is what creates a home and people are much more likely to fall in love with the ideology of their dream ‘Home’ than a pile of unloved bricks and mortar.
Essentially, you can prepare as much or as little as you feel necessary, but with very Frank listing we are here to help you prepare and decide what individual touches will make an invaluable difference to your marketing. Feel free to pop us a call on 01502 800451 to book a personal consultation for more guidance about selling with Frank.
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