Top tips for selling your property on the Costa del Sol

If you have a resale apartment, villa or townhouse for sale in Marbella or any of the sunny surrounding coastal towns on the Costa del Sol, there are several steps that you can take to make your property more appealing.

Before we give away the tricks of the home staging trade, we should mention that the very first step to selling property is to seek the advice of an experienced real estate agent.  Secondly, you should be aware that all agents are not created equal. For example, Bromley’s property professionals undergo rigorous training that allows them to provide an unrivalled service; they know the area, the market, the sales process in Spain and most importantly, they are experts within the field of marketing a property. In addition, they also know a thing or two about giving a property curb appeal.

Here are our top tricks of the trade that can help homeowners make their property more saleable.

Take advice and set the right price
An experienced real estate agent with an in-depth understanding of the property market will be able to provide a professional evaluation of your property. Bromley’s team of dedicated listing professionals (with over 50 years of collective experience) can visit your home to assess its position, condition, features and views. Based on these factors you will receive a Comparative Market Analysis and will be advised to sell at a realistic and fair market price. If required, we can also recommend improvements to help the property stand out from the crowd and to make it appeal to the widest possible audience.

Let there be light
A light and bright property adds to the sense of space and flow. If the lighting is right, buyers will automatically find the property more attractive. You can maximise the light, both natural and electric, by adopting a few simple tricks. Firstly, it may be simple but it’s also effective – make sure your windows are clean; Second, change the light bulbs for a higher wattage: Third, remove or replace any dark curtains or blinds to let the sunlight flood in. Hot on the heels of location and views, a bright and airy interior is one of the must-have features buyers want to see when viewing apartments for sale on the Costa del Sol.

De-clutter and personalise the space
If we have said it once, we have said it a million times… buyers need to see beyond your decoration and knick-knacks, in order to see themselves living in (or owning) your property. If they can see past your personality, you are one step closer to that all-important sale. That said, there is no need to go overboard by dressing the property like an impersonal hotel, instead, simply filter the amount of personal clutter on show and remove any excess items of furniture to ensure a spacious feel and flow.

A fresh lick of paint and a neutral palette
When selling a property, one of the most effective tricks is to spruce it up with a fresh coat of paint, and to remember the more neutral the palette, the wider the appeal. You may like blood red walls or bright yellow ceilings but vibrant colours and paint effects don’t appeal to all. The key is to create a relaxing and inviting atmosphere with unobtrusive decoration and furniture. A pale palette will provide that all-important blank canvas and will make the interior look more spacious. You can still include colour by using accessories to accent the scheme.

Always be prepared for viewings
You only have one chance to make a first impression, so don’t get caught out. Make sure when you leave the property it is always show ready; no dirty dishes, muddy footprints, pet paraphernalia, overflowing washing baskets or general detritus of everyday life lying around.  If possible, you can add to the ambience with some subtle room fragrances.

Fresh, clean and tidy
Carrying on from the last point, you should always make sure that you clean up any mess. But just as important, you should undertake those pesky tasks that you are always meaning to do, such as cleaning the top of the cupboards. Potential buyers will not be impressed by neglected dirty home or bad housekeeping.

Finish DIY jobs
Most of us have undertaken DIY projects with varying degrees of success. But what about those jobs that are only half finished or you just haven’t got around to doing, such as repairing a cracked tile or attending to a patch of damp? These are all red flags to a buyer, they say the property is unloved and needs work. The answer is to simply bite the bullet and tackle these jobs before your property goes on the market otherwise you are in danger of instantly alienating potential buyers.

Following these simple steps can help you to achieve much more positive feedback from viewers and take you one step closer to securing a sale. Check out these websites for further inexpensive yet effective home staging ideas: Moneysense and news.buzzbuzzhome.com

Alternatively you can contact Bromley’s multilingual team for assistance at info@bromleyestatesmarbella.com.