6 things that put off potential property buyers

Selling a flat is not always straightforward. Some mistakes made by sellers can effectively reduce a property's appeal and scare buyers off. A buyer's first impression is often the most important and decides the purchase, and a neglected interior will not make a good one. Below is a list of things in flats for sale that particularly put off potential buyers.

1. Mess

Untidiness in a flat (even artistic untidiness) reflects badly, above all, on us. Dirty clothes on the floor, a sticky floor and windows that barely let any light through are not a good calling card. A clean and well-kept flat will not only be more appealing, but will also make buyers view it with greater interest.

2. Smell

Every flat has its own specific smell. It is made up of a mixture of perfume, cooking, flowers, washing powder and so on. When we put a flat up for sale, it is worth investing in air fresheners that neutralise specific odours. What smells pleasant to us may be irritating to others.

3. Family keepsakes

An old saying goes that you only look good with your family in a photograph. Perhaps that is why even flats put up for sale are still adorned with portraits of loved ones. A potential buyer will want to feel that they are viewing a flat that will soon become their own. A picture of someone else's mother-in-law on the chest of drawers will certainly rob them of that vision. It is therefore worth putting sentiment away in a drawer – at least for the duration of the viewing. The same applies to other keepsakes. A child's homemade birthday card may be very pretty, but it is hardly on a par with Picasso's paintings.

4. Household members

On the day we expect a visit from a potential buyer, it is good if only the owner or the person directly involved in the sale stays in the flat. It is the ideal opportunity to treat the children to cinema tickets and your wife to a visit to a beauty salon.

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5. Pets

Statistics show that only one in four Poles has a dog or cat at home. For many buyers our pet need not be an adorable furball, and fur on the sofa or carpet certainly does not look good. On the day we expect a visit from people interested in buying the flat, it is worth leaving the animal in the care of a neighbour, a friend or another trusted person. Remember that some visitors may be allergy sufferers!

6. Hidden defects

Honesty is fundamental. None of us likes being deceived. A buyer will appreciate being told about the flat's hidden defects. There is no point in concealing a leaky window or a hole in the wall. Such "shortcomings" will quickly come to light and may get the seller into trouble.

These are only a few of the things that negatively affect how buyers perceive a property for sale. In such a situation, details count, and we often pay no attention to them. It is therefore worth trusting the experts, who will take care of every detail and make sure the flat put up for sale looks truly attractive and, as a result, quickly finds a buyer. We encourage you to use the services of the REMAX Gold estate agency. Its experienced staff guarantee the highest quality of service.