Top tips for property sellers on the Orihuela Costa and Costa Blanca

RIGHT NOW MIGHT NOT be the ideal time to decide to sell your Spanish property with extraordinary public safety measures currently in place, but that doesn´t mean there´s nothing you can do to achieve a fast sale in the near future.

Far from it. If you´ve already decided to sell your home this additional time can be best spent preparing your villa, apartment, or townhouse for the rigours of the Spanish property market.

We´re already predicting that once travel restrictions are lifted, the property market will become a busy place, with incomplete sales to finish, and an influx of buyers who, up to now, have had to place their dreams of owning a property in Spain on hold.

Similarly, after a prolonged period of relative inactivity, we´re expecting that many property owners on the South Costa Blanca will be eager to get their homes to market as soon as possible.

With a potentially large number of properties entering the marketplace at once, you must prepare now to make sure that your property stands out head and shoulders above others.

Here are some worthwhile things you can do today to make sure your home gets a head start tomorrow.

Get your paperwork in order before you start

Making sure you have all the correct paperwork you´ll need to sell your home now will save you time and unnecessary complications later, so it´s well worth checking beforehand.

You´ll need to provide original copies of your paperwork, in many cases even before you can place your property on the market.

Expired or incomplete paperwork is one of the most common reasons for conveyancing delays, so a little administrative homework today can avoid stress and aggravation later down the line. Take a look at our Pre-Sale Document Check-Up service that makes sure your documentation is fully prepared for a successful sale.

Now is the perfect time for some spring cleaning

With everything else that´s going on in the world right now, it´s easy to forget that it´s springtime.

You only get one chance to make a first impression and the same is true for your property in Spain, and if that first impression isn´t a good one, you have an uphill battle on your hands.

So this is an ideal time to indulge in a little spring cleaning to make sure your home is sparkly clean and fresh.

Declutter, de-personalise, create positive space

Clutter can make one of the most long-lasting negative impressions and acts as a barrier toward buyers connecting with your property on a personal level.

Pictures showing loved ones or family members and personal ornamental items will inhibit buyers from thinking about your home as their home, so remove them from display. Declutter and store things away to maximise the feeling of positive space.

Giving buyers a clean slate will help them imagine themselves living in your home.

Remove tell-tale signs of pets and pet odours

We all love our pets, but potential buyers might not share the same affinity with your four-legged friends.

Put away cat climbers and dog toys before each viewing and before your estate agent comes to photograph your property.

Use odour neutralisers to remove unwanted aromas and try to keep your home as free from pet hair as is possible. And keep your property in tip-top condition so it´s always looking at it´s best for last-minute viewings.

Redecorate and touch-up worn or tired decor

A perfect presentation adds perceived value to your property and that could result in a faster sale for relatively little effort.

Check your underbuild, storage room, or utility area for part-used decorative supplies and touch-up tired decor around your home.

Paint won´t do you any good left in the tin and until your property sells you´ll be the one reaping the benefits of a beautifully finished interior.

Maximise your outside space, pay attention to detail

People flock to Spain from across the world to enjoy the beautiful climate, and properties that make the most of their outside space will fair better on the property market.

When we asked our customers to rank their most desirable must-have features in a Spanish property, outside space came top of the list, so it´s worthwhile making sure your garden, balcony or terrace is totally ship-shape.

Spend time preparing your outside space so that homebuyers can imagine themselves enjoying an evening meal, or sitting in the morning sun with a cup of coffee.

Find the best estate agent to market your property

Call us! Sure, we can´t start to market your home straight away, but contact us now and we´ll make sure you´re one of the first sellers we get in touch with when things get back to normal.

Our team is still working at 100% behind the scenes (and safely from home), to ensure that as soon as the public safety measures are relaxed we´re in a position to move quickly and provide the first-class service that you´re going to need.

Get in touch with us today, and let Inmo Investments help you sell your Costa Blanca property. Call +34 966 919 917, WhatsApp +34 667 319 713, email info@inmoinvestments.com, or find us on every social media platform that matters. (Interested in this property? Click here for the complete property listing).