Five things to prepare before putting your home on the market

Most sales that drag on do so not because of the price, but because of details that could have been sorted before listing. This is the list we go through with every owner.

1. Paperwork first

An up-to-date Land Registry extract, energy certificate, the latest property tax receipt and, for an apartment, the certificate from the building’s community. With that, a serious buyer can move forward without delays.

2. Fix the small things

A blind that will not go up or a damp patch makes the buyer wonder what else there might be. They are cheap repairs that avoid expensive negotiations.

3. Light, order and air

Fewer objects, open windows and the best rooms ready for photography. The first viewing is almost always online.

The best moment to value your home is before deciding the price, not after.

If you like, we will prepare a written valuation with no obligation: you can request it from the “Sell your home” page.

By Luis CasanovasFounder