7. PRESENTATION – A SHINING
EXAMPLE
Just as a retail store presents the merchandise in a
clean, well-lit shop-front, so should your home also be
displayed in its best light.
You will find checklists at the end of this book to
assist you when deciding what you should do to
prepare your home for inspection and sale, but there
are a couple of general thoughts to outline here.
The importance of cleaning cannot be overstated.
Buyers often evaluate the overall state of the home by
whether the windows and mirrors are spotless. Whilst
this may be unfair, it can be a subconscious thought