• If you price your property wrongly or the listing is sub-standard, you aren’t going to generate any interest in your home
• If you choose the wrong estate agent and they don’t promote your property to the most likely buyer, you won’t generate interest
• If your home doesn’t grab attention during the viewing process, you won’t persuade many people to make an offer on your home

The last failure is a hurtful one for many people. After all, if you persuade people to view your home, you are doing some things right, and generating initial interest. However, if you cannot turn this initial interest into an offer, it counts for little, and this is why you need to make a positive impression during the viewing.

Showcase your home as best you can during property viewings

It is vital you showcase your home in the best manner when carrying out viewings. You should consider what buyers want to see and then ensure these features are prominent around the home. You also want to highlight the best features of your home, and make sure these are presented.

However, you also need to think about the viewing turn-offs that make a prospective buyer drop interest in your home. A recent study undertaken by Sell House Fast spoke to more than 1,000 people who had attended several viewings over the past year.

Cracks, marks and stains are a big turn-off for property buyers

The biggest viewing turn-off for viewers was cracks, marks and stains. Any prospective buyer looking at a house and seeing these problems will inevitably think there are bigger problems around the house. Before you arrange a viewing, make sure these problems are removed from the home, helping you to create the best impression on buyers.

Another major issue for buyers when viewing a property is bathroom fixtures not functioning properly. If a toilet doesn’t flush or the water doesn’t drain away in the shower or sink, likely buyers will not be happy with the home.

You will also find exposed wires make buyers unhappy when viewing property. Exposed wires are a safety hazard, and is a big reason to not follow up an interest in a property. Other issues cited in the study include excessive mould, broken or missing handles on cupboards, torn carpets and damaged cabinets.

It is one thing focusing on what buyers want to see, but you must ensure buyers don’t see what they dislike in a home. Before you arrange property viewings, take the time to ensure your home is in fantastic condition.

At Austin Property Services, we are pleased to say we have helped many homeowners sell their home effectively. When you need guidance on how to best connect with buyers, get in touch, and we will be delighted to assist you.