Preparing Your Property to Sell 

Preparing Your Property to Sell 

Maximise Your Home’s Appeal

First impressions matter when selling a property. A well-presented home can attract more buyers, achieve a higher selling price, and sell faster. Follow our expert tips to get your 
home market-ready.

Key Steps to Prepare Your Home for Sale

  • Declutter & Depersonalise
    Create a clean, neutral space to help buyers envision themselves living there.
  • Deep Clean
    Pay attention to kitchens, bathrooms, and carpets to give your home a fresh and inviting feel.
  • Minor Repairs & Touch-Ups
    Fix leaky taps, squeaky doors, or chipped paint to show your home is well maintained.
  • Enhance Kerb Appeal
    First impressions count! Tidy up the garden, clean the front door, and make the entrance welcoming.
  • Maximise Natural Light
    Open curtains, clean windows, and add mirrors to create a bright and spacious feel.

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Checklist: Get Your Home Market-Ready

  • Prepare a checklist
  • Declutter all rooms and store away personal items.
  • Deep clean the entire property, including carpets and windows.
  • Repair minor issues such as leaks, cracks, and peeling paint.
  • Give walls a fresh coat of neutral-coloured paint if needed.
  • Ensure outdoor areas are tidy and well-maintained.
  • Stage rooms with simple decor and furniture arrangements.
  • Remove pet odours and consider adding fresh flowers or scented candles.
  • Gather important documents like warranties, planning permissions, and energy certificates.
Download and print our checklist

Preparing Your Property to Sell FAQs

You can book a free home valuation with one of our experts to get an accurate market assessment. We also offer an instant online valuation for a quick estimate.

Minor repairs and cosmetic touch-ups can improve your home's appeal, but large-scale renovations aren't always necessary. We can advise on what improvements will add value.

A clean, decluttered, and well-lit space makes a huge difference. First impressions matter, so focus on kerb appeal and neutral styling.

Not necessarily. Our agents can conduct viewings on your behalf and highlight the best features of your home to potential buyers.

Market conditions vary, but a well-presented home priced correctly will attract more buyers and sell faster. Our team can provide realistic timelines based on your property type and location.

What Our Clients Say

“

We used the Heaton office to sell our house and we can't praise them highly enough. They were always on hand to help and offer advice. Hayley kept us updated throughout and the whole team made the process that much less stressful. Well done Hayley, James, Sarah and Stuart.

Elaine

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Pattinsons did a good job in selling my house at auction. People seemed to know what they were doing, and even though it took three months due to it being a very difficult house to sell, we had a good result in the end. Jamie Millen, the North East Auction co-ordinator did a first class job, with tons of professionalism, enthusiasm and energy. Thanks Guys!

Clive

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I have used Pattinsons for many many years now. They have helped me to sell some of my property portfolio across the North East, as well as tenant finds on many of my let properties. I've dealt with a lot of their branches, my main point of contact now is Jason and the team in Jarrow Branch. I have always received a very warm welcome and a personal service from all the staff members. They are very professional, polite and friendly, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jason and the team for any sales or lettings advice or listings; and look forward to dealing with them again in 2025.

Julie

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