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PROPERTY ADVICE

To truly show off how much storage space
your property has, make sure you declutter
before viewings start. Box up your winter
wardrobe and store it in a cupboard or attic.

Complete any repairs or maintenance
work that needs doing and freshen up any
tired décor – whether that’s a lick of paint,
repairing a crack or just brightening up the
bathroom grout, it all makes a difference.

For the finishing touches think about
interior design – try staging your home by
adding accent colours and patterns into
each room with colourful pillows, candles
and artwork.
Ensure your garden looks as good as it can
by clearing away any winter debris, hose
down your patio and add some colourful
flowers and plants.

Make use of the natural light –
Appoint a solicitor estate agent prioritise training and development to ensure properties often look their best in
After you have invited selling agents to value that they can stay in a market leading position, the warmer months due to the sun’s
your property, you will need to choose one to offering high quality, customer-focused service. natural light opening up rooms and
take you through the rest of the selling process. creating the illusion of a bigger home.
How do you get your home ready to sell Make sure windows are clean and keep
ESPC solicitor estate agents are experts in the in spring? blinds and curtains open when viewings
local property market and can take care of Before you put your home on the market, you are taking place, ensuring as much
the entire selling process, from marketing the should make sure that it’s in the best condition natural light can get in as possible.
property to the legal process. possible. You should try and remember what
attracted you to the property initially and
They are also duty bound by the Law Society of enhance those areas to show the property in its
Scotland guarantee to provide the best service best light.
possible to you and work to stay up-to-date
with any changing guidance and legislation on First impressions count so spruce up your
selling a property in Scotland. entrance, dust down your doormat and bring
the aromas of spring into your home by
ESPC Chartered Firms have committed to displaying reed diffusers, freshly cut flowers
providing an even higher level of service. From or scented plants. Remove personal effects
clear, transparent pricing, to regular feedback such as family photographs, and make sure
and consistent points of contacts, chartered everywhere is clean and fresh before your
firms offer their clients a little more. They also home is photographed for sale.

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