Selling your property is much more than a good paint job and great location.

A great deal of buyers these days are looking for a house where they can move straight in and don’t have to lift a finger.

Here are some RealRenta tips to put you way ahead of the competition when selling:

• Remove any signs of mould, structural decay and smells of damp
• If you’re an indoor smoker, remove any signs of indoor smoking and yellowing walls
• Make sure bathrooms are spotless
• Get rid of any peeling paint and worn carpets
• Update your out of date kitchen
• If you have pets, relocate them when you have inspections
• Clean windows
• Tidy the garden, remove weeds, mow lawns etc
• Park a luxury car out the front
• Get rid of any out of date wallpaper
• Paint the walls
• Brew some coffee and bake some bread or a cake on inspections day

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