5 Things To Consider Before Listing Your Villa – Checklist For Sellers

So you’re getting ready to sell your home. You’ve done the market research, you know the market value and the current trends… The next step is to prepare your home – This is key!

Having done various viewings, open houses, and gathering buyers’ feedback, our agents are here to give up some tips on what most buyers look for when surveying a villa for sale. Make sure you check these points out before you decide to list your home:

It’s all about first impressions

Buyers want to see a house that they can visualize themselves living in! The condition and appearance of your home can significantly affect the selling price you will ultimately receive.

Today’s consumers are tech-savvy and will judge your home on those first photos you take. Agents will also use them on their website to show prospective clients. So it’s important to get your home cleaned and shot with the best lighting. Midday is usually a great time to showcase an open space with an abundance of sunlight within the house.

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but buyers do! So make sure that the cover is appealing.

Here are a few points:

• Check your entrance and see if the door needs any fixtures
• Redo some paintwork if needed
• Check up on your garden. Make sure the grass is cut and consider adding some plants depending on the space

Declutter & Go Minimalistic 

These days, less is more! And the less clutter you showcase in the house, the larger and more spacious it will look. The way we live as compared to how we should appeal to be living when selling a house is different. We all have a lot of stuff, most of it being personal. So it’s best to put them away.

Do a clean sweep of counters, windowsills, tables, and all other visible areas, and then tackle behind closed doors: closets, drawers, and cupboards—since virtually nothing is off-limits for curious buyers. Showcase only the basics; the sofa, lamps, pillows, etc.

Consider donating as an option for things you won’t need in your new house. This is a great way of making your home look more appealing and chic. And the best part, when you do sell your property, moving out will be a lot easier!

Clean up

When a potential buyer comes by, you want the house to smell fresh and sparkle. Whether you’re hiring a cleaning service or it yourself, it is important to do this job before and during the home selling process:

• Depending on your flooring, make sure it’s polished and or steam cleaned. 
•  And bathrooms are the most important! Consider purchasing a new shower if the previous one is dirty, clean the toilet bowels, make sure the bath mats are clean.
• The kitchen is always a focal point. Clean the stove, organize the fridge, cabinets, and countertops.
• Make sure to have your windows cleaned. This will automatically make your villa stand out.

It’s very easy for a villa, big or small, to gather dirt. Make sure you stay consistent with the cleaning because potential buyers could come by any time.

Revamp & Maintenance

Some homeowners are hesitant to put a little extra work and updates into their home before selling it. While caution is a good thing, most buyers will see what your home is, right here, right now and in most cases, want a house they can move in right away – especially if it is a high price. And because it’s a huge financial decision for anyone, they’ll want a home that is upgraded.

Homes that are freshly remodeled and updated are going to sell much faster. If you spend some time updating major living areas, you can expect to have multiple bids and buyers fighting for your home. Consider adding some plants around the house to make it look fresh and more tropical. If the walls are a little old or peeling off; paint them! Natural or Nude tones are always great for making the overall room look spacious. 

Another thing to double-check is your electrical, AC, and plumbing. Potential buyers will want to do a home inspection, and any fault in these aspects can cause major problems during the sale process.

You can also add some chic art. This will automatically add a contemporary touch to your villa. Clients will always look for a modern house that speaks luxury. And believe it or not, it’s not time-consuming at all – provided you hire the right people. Check out our community maintenance partners Octopus; offering a wide range of services from painting to home maintenance.

Hire A Good Real Estate Agent

Now that the house is ready, the most important thing is to market it. This is where a real estate agent comes in. A trusted agent will have a vast network of leads for buyers within your area. Furthermore, they have a whole team of marketing people to take some brilliant photos of the house and can give you hands-on advice on what changes need to be made for a better and bigger sale. A good real estate agent knows the area, current market trends and can negotiate a good price. Plus they do all the long paperwork so you can sit back and relax. Here are a few reasons why having a trusted agent is vital.

Linda’s real estate is made up of community specialists who have expert resources and knowledge of Dubai’s prime villa communities. Partnered up with many local home maintenance services, our agents are able to help their clients getting their villas in perfect condition before putting them out on the market.

When you list with us, we guarantee you a hassle-free and easy experience. We’ll handle all the open houses, viewings, paperwork, and buyer negotiation. If you would like to list your villa with us, click here for more information. You can also reach us at 800LINDAS.