Advice · Preparation before the viewing
Preparation before the viewing
An advert without preparation sells more slowly. Documents, condition and presentation first. Only then the opening price. A buyer decides in minutes — and the first minutes are photos, order and an answer on encumbrances.
Four things that come before photography
- Documents — title deed, encumbrances, co-ownership, consent of the other owners. A missing paper stops the sale later, when you already have demand.
- Condition — fix what hits the eye: lights, seals, smell, storage. Not necessarily the kitchen. The aim is that a buyer can picture living there, not a renovation budget.
- Photo and video — daylight, clear counters, straight shots. A floor plan helps more than a slogan in the advert.
- A story for the viewing — what stays, what goes, building costs, parking, nearby construction. Better to say it at the start than at the third viewing.
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Common mistakes before a viewing
- Evening photos, full wardrobes, angled shots from the corridor.
- The advert is out, the title deed still unchecked.
- Personal things and a strong smell — the buyer is judging you, not the flat.
Preparation is not magazine staging. It is so the first viewing confirms what the advert promised — not so it contradicts it.
Questions
Not automatically. Small order and working details often suffice. A large renovation only makes sense if the market will pay for it — the analysis shows that, not an estimate from Instagram.
For a quick sketch, yes. For a sale, rarely. Weak light and clutter reduce demand before the first viewing.
Title deed, status of encumbrances, a floor plan if you have one, inspections and papers on alterations. The sooner, the less the sale stops before reservation.
Sometimes yes, often no. The buyer should focus on the property, not on your history. An agent can run the viewing and turn feedback into tactic.
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