SPARKLE!  Buyers rarely object to your décor being worse for wear provided that it is not grubby. Sparkling windows and clean floors and carpets always catch the eye.

LITTLE THINGS COUNT!  Have you lived with small repairs so long you don't see them anymore? Leaky taps, wonky gates, missing doorknobs, detract from an otherwise well maintained home.

CLUTTER AND JUNK!  Get the kids to put their toys away and clear any clutter – a tidy house looks more spacious.

GET FRESH!  If buyers call just after meals, the kitchen is messy and everywhere smells! All homes get stuffy. Open windows, especially in bedrooms and get fresh!

SILENCE IS GOLDEN!  Ban your teenagers from drum practice and turn off blaring TV's and radios. Let your visitors appreciate your home at its most tranquil, rather than normal!

CHAT UP LINES ARE FOR DISCOS!  Even WE don't use slick patter to get a buyer's interest and we're Estate Agents! You can't force people to like your home. Too much pressure scares people off.

KEEP PETS AT BAY!  So Rover is your pride and joy. You may find this hard to believe, but some people don't fall instantly in love with 12 stone Rottweillers. Just one of life's mysteries.

DARK SECRETS!  If it is a dull day (and it often is!) a small lamp here and there gives a glow. A dark room can instantly feel comfortable and welcoming with strategic lighting.

A LIMITED DEMAND FOR IGLOOS!  An icy cold house gives the impression the property is difficult and expensive to heat. Aim for a temperature that is even and average throughout the whole place.

… …AND IF (WHEN!) YOUR PROSPECTIVE BUYER MAKES AN OFFER… …   Please remember we are highly experienced in negotiation. You have appointed us to act on your behalf and in your best interests. So let us! Just refer your buyer to us… …