31 August 2019

What Can Deter Buyers On A Viewing?

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Whether you decide to do them yourself or leave it up to your estate agent, viewings can be the most important step in the selling process. We have all heard the old tips and tricks about how to present your property for viewings, baking fresh bread or brewing a pot of coffee, but what can deter buyers on a viewing?

 

According to a recent article from the online industry magazine Estate Agent Today a new survey from property company Sellhousefast has identified key sights and experiences that most deter would be buyers.

 

The study asked 1,266 adults who had each been to view several properties over the last 12 months what would most deter them from making an offer, the results might not surprise many experienced home movers but it’s certainly worth checking them out to make sure your property is prepared and presented and looking its best! So, what can deter buyers on a viewing?

 

The key findings were as follows:-

 

 

 

 

 

Interestingly, mould, damaged or stained carpets and broken door or cupboard handles came in rather low in the list with 49%, 18% and 15% respectively. But we would always recommended attending to these issues to make sure you leave your viewers with no cause for concern.

 

If you need any advice on how best to present your property, or maybe you need some help with viewings, our team of property experts are always on hand to help! Just click here to book your free no obligation consultation, or pop in to your local Hannells branch!