10 Point checklist - What to do before selling?

• Prepare you house - repair any damaged areas
• Wash outside dirty areas 
• Repaint poor or worn out paint areas
• Tidy up your section and gardens
• Remove clutter and things laying around
• Remove rubbish laying around outside
• Have a clean fresh dwelling for display
• Shut away pets on/at show times
• Replace or freshen up your old kitchen or bathroom
• For better sale value remember to keep neutral themes

10 Point checklist  - What to look for when buying?

• Check on location - Does it meet the family needs and future needs ?
• Check position in relation to schools, shops, work etc
• Check building durability and the neighbour hood 
• Assess any on going maintenance needs
• Work out any costs  necessary to remedy areas that need upgrading or fixing
• Assess the practicality of the layout or design of the property
• Assess the position of the property in relation to where the sun is coming from
• Check out if there are any views / privacy
• Ask yourself - Is this property good value for money?
• Ask yourself what is the future resale potential of the property?  One day you will wish to sell.