What are your top tips for selling a home? - £300 voucher to be won

Make sure all clutter is put away, so that viewers can get a clear picture in their mind of how they would have things if it was their home.
Clean clean and clean again, I hate viewing houses that are dirty and even if they don't buy it at least your house is clean.
Make sure your home smells fresh, I normally light a nice smelling candle a few hours before they are due to arrive or buy fresh flowers and have them in a nice vase.

We sold a few over the years, my advice would be to put it up for more than you want for it (people like to get a bargain and offer less), check out your estate agent - ring some of them up and see if they answer their phone!!!! Look at their other properties and see how well those are photographed and whether they sell or not in the time you are considering putting yours up for sale. NEVER sign anything without reading the small print (e.g. the full fee shall be paid if the vendor sells the property even if we dont introduce the client blah blah). Walk away from anyone who pressures you - tell them you need time to think about it before you sign.

After that its the usual advice give it good kerb appeal, it does not cost money to keep it tidy and smelling nice with a bit of a de-clutter but dont make it look clinical, it should still look like a loving home. We have had various pets over the years and its never put anyone off as we have always maintained cages and washed pets that were smelly. If you have pets its important to get that vac out (and pop a freshner in it).

Its best if there is a job that needs doing if you can afford it to get it done, as people assume it will cost a fortune to get any job done, and if they have a choice of houses they will usually end up going for the one that needs the least work.

Cost effective ways of making you house look better - buy light coloured curtains and bedding (they look fresher and cleaner and bounce more light around rooms), re-emulsion any paintwork that is looking drab and hire a carpet cleaner if your carpets are looking a bit dowdy (some of them have attatchments that can do your sofa too). You could also buy a rug and cushions (and remember you take your bedding, rugs and cushions with you so its not "lost" money).

Lastly, try to change any really dark decor - even if it means painting over wallpaper - some dark wallpapers really make a room seem dark. Just remembered we had a friend years ago who pulled up a carpet in his new home to find a witches pentagram painted onto the floorboards! - now that is mega dark!

When selling declutter, declutter, declutter. Clear tops of wardrobes and kitchen units, clear under beds so the house doesn't look cramped for storage space.
Tidy up outside. Clean and freshen up doors and windows. Have a few hanging baskets and tubs. Make your house look attractive 'kerb appeal'

Get rid of any clutter as an over cluttered house always looks smaller, fresh coat of paint and fresh bed linen (only kept for viewings) always worked well for me

Show your home in the best possible light - clean and declutter, spray a bit of air freshener around and make as much space as possible.

A fresh coat of paint throughout in neutral colours, garden cut and tidied. No clutter anywhere and bread baking in the oven so the house is filled with a homely smell.

Find a good local estate agent with the best track record for sales then take their advice.

My advice is invest in some neutral coloured bedding and bake some cakes or bread as the smell in the house will warm to buyers coming round

I always make sure the house is squeaky clean and very tidy.
I have fragrant flowers and ensure the dog has gone out for a walk and hide his toys and bed.

De-clutter as much as humanly possible, box unused items and store in attic or garage

Price it realistically - don't be too greedy.

Keep it clean and tidy.

Make the house a clean canvas by stripping back on the personality you have put into it. Decorate with neutral colours clear any clutter (including kitchen worktops) to make it look bigger and brighter. It must appeal to all viewers and the trick is to make it look as appealing as possible by furnishing it with a few co ordinating accessories which will make it look fresh and cosy.

Paint in neutral colours and try to make it look cosy and lived in but not busy.

Clean it, declutter it, lick of white paint, make it smell nice.

Make sure the front of the property looks inviting as first impressions count. Also make sure the rooms look spacious by clearing all clutter and personal items.

Definitely use a local, traditional estate agents rather than an online agent!

Declutter and clean

Looking around a new potential property, the key things I like to see when I walk through the door are all the little bonuses that take you by surprise!

Nice finishing touches to decorations, clean sides, open curtains to be able to see the views. As well as a warm/comfortable temperature and a nice smell (air freshener can never hurt)! All of these things do not cost extra but add value.

I think it is important to have a clean, organised and well maintained home free from clutter. I have a clear out before moving, store items I rarely use in the attic and make sure the house is easy to keep clean and well aired. The garden should be neat and tidy and if possible have some colour in it. I highlight tings such as solid oak skirting boards, a pull down ladder for easy access to the attic etc.

We've bought and sold over the years quite a few times and follow all the usual advice for selling our home, including kerb appeal, cleanliness (even down to removing hair from plugholes!) and tidy and weed the back garden. However, we let those rules go out the window when we buy. We do our homework on location, view it several times at various times of day/week, and always look past the decor, fresh sheets and furniture. Our current house was originally on the market for £275,000 (10 years ago now) but we paid £220,000. We got a bargain, and we knew it from day one. The next door neighbours has just sold for £470,000, so we're very happy!

Nothing would put me off if it was structurally sound, at the right price, with the right space in the right place, but then I'm not daunted by major renovations. Otherwise, I'd say declutter, clean and freshen up really simply with a vat of white/neutral paint. People generally want to put their own stamp on a property anyway.

It's a long time since we sold, but are planning to do so in the next 6 months. The tip that readily comes to mind for us is de-cluttering.

Declutter your home, keep the rooms simple and remove anything that is not needed to sell the room

De clutter
Freshen up the paint work with nice neutral colours
Make sure it’s clean and smells fresh
Nice neat garden easy maintenance
That’s what I look for when I view properties
You want people to think they can just move into a property then put there own stamp on to the place at a later point