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THIS CHECKLIST SHOULD
GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF THINGS
YOU COULD DO TO ENSURE A
PREPARING YOUR POSITIVE REACTION:

MAINTENANCE
HOME FOR A SALE • Repair leaking taps and toilets
• Tighten doorknobs and cupboard latches
• Touch up chipped paintwork and repair cracked
plaster
Article by Engel & Völkers SA Marketing • Clean and repair around baths and basins
Division and Fonz Vogdanos – Area Partner • Replace blown light bulbs
for Kyalami Estates • Oil squeaking doors

CLEANLINESS
First Impressions count with buyers – you don’t get a second chance to
make a good first impression. A small investment in time and money • Clean and freshen bathrooms and toilets

will give your home an advantage over competing homes in your • Wash all dirty dishes and clean the sink
neighbourhood. • Clean refrigerator and stove
• Clean and freshen carpets and curtains
PHOTOGRAPHY CREATE SPACE
• Clear rooms and stairs of clutter and store any
- Ensure that the creepy crawly is removed from the pool (at least 1 hour surplus furniture
before photos are taken to allow the terrace/deck to dry). • Clear kitchen counters of unnecessary appliances
- Make sure that all toys and dishes are packed away, clear kitchen and clutter
counters, cleaning materials and non necessary belongings etc out of sight
to ensure an uncluttered and spacious feel. • Declutter your fridge door of magnets, photos
- Inform your Agent when you feel the best time to photograph your home and papers
will be (morning /afternoon sun). • Ensure that all cupboards in the home are neat
- Please ensure that your property is in Show House condition to allow the and tidy
photographs to show your home at its best.

- Consider placing fresh flowers, orchids or pot plants in your home. OUTSIDE APPEAL
• Cut lawns, trim hedges and shrubs
• Weed and edge fl owerbeds
• Pick up litter
• Pack away kids’ garden toys neatly
• Rid the driveway of leaves and grease stains
• Touch up paintwork
• Repair loose doorknobs, sticking doors and
cracked window panes
CREATE A BUYING MOOD
• Arrange to be absent during showing, even if you
take a walk to the park
• Avoid your children being present at home
• Leave showing to property sales advisors
• Allow the sales advisor to discuss price, terms and
other factors with clients
• Open the curtains and turn on the lights
• Turn on air conditioning or heating
• Play quiet background music
• Add charm with some fl owers
• Never apologise for the appearance of your home

Photographs of 6 Ascot St, Compliments of Active Exposure
For more information, +27-(0)11 100 7502 or 083 883 0032 Visit: www.engelvoelkers.com/midrand
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