As a property owner in Dubai who has a property up for sale or rent in the market, property visits are a usual part in its process. But it is not just a visit to confirm that the advertised property is physically intact. This will be the first interaction that the buyer or the tenant will have with the property, community and the seller or the landlord most of the time. Therefore, this is one crucial interaction that a seller or a landlord can create an advantageous impression that can be leveraged into securing better conditions in the deal.
ANAROCK Middle East is a premier real estate consultancy agency that handles real estate transactions in the prime property market in Dubai. We can help you in securing the best conditions for your property sale or rental. In our journey of assisting discerning clientele, we have noticed a few repetitive factors that apply for all types of property owners in getting ready for a viewing.
Start from the outside of your property.
When you sell or rent a property, you will have to start from the outside, right from your gate. The first impression starts from outside your property. Take a look at your property as a person who would view it for the first time or even better if someone who would be scanning to find out any negative points to drag down on the property transfer deal.
Usually, you can look at these few things that are the most commonly observed elements outside of a property.
The Pathways + Driveways.
This is the very first thing anyone would see or interact with when visiting a property. Cleaning and repairing the driveways, clearing out any useless additions and overgrowth to create an effective impression as soon as the viewers arrive at the address.
External Painting.
External surfaces of your property face the weather conditions all the time, they are bound to whether, break and discolour with time. Even if they are perfectly natural things that happen, handling these expected issues are in the hands of the property owner. A fresh coat of paint, sealer, preservative, polish or even a thorough cleaning can bring out the best colour and look of your property’s external appearance.
External Design + Landscaping.
The general overview and the setting of your property’s external area is the first thing that a viewer would interact with to build an impression about the property. Landscaping, outdoor ornaments and structures that are placed in your garden will give off an affirmation to the viewer who is a potential buyer or a tenant.
By polishing up these factors outside your property can add up to the value of the property that viewers have not even seen yet.
Moving to the inside of the property.
Obviously the property on the inside is the epicentre of every viewing, being ready to present the property that is up for sale or for rent is crucial. Focusing on setting up the interior space can help the homeowner to increase the likeability and might even stand a chance to drive up the price of the property in the market.
Declutter + Remove Personal Possessions.
The potential buyer or the tenant arrives into the property in order to visualise their presence in the property. So, creating space as much as possible allows the property to look spacious and them to visualise their own setting in the property. Removing personal belongings is important in this part since personal properties will affect their appeal when there is a presence of another exists in a space that they look to call their own.
Clean Curtains and Carpets.
Curtains and carpets add texture to a space. Given a vacant space, they might be the only form of addition or element of texture that the space gets. So, making sure they are clean is important since dirty material can drop the value of a space instantly. Clean curtains and carpets that are placed accordingly (to the weather) can add freshness and an inviting aura to the property.
Clean surfaces + Pleasant Odour.
In a vacant property, surfaces are most exposed. The look and feel of it instantly gives the viewer a subconscious visualisation of their potential home. Therefore, proper clean surfaces promise a better quality while the smell of the space sets the ambience in a welcoming or a rejecting way. So, homeowners should take proper notice of these factors that have a major impact for viewings of a property.
By setting the ambience by upgrading the aforementioned factors, your property’s interior will be more presentable and welcoming to the potential buyer or tenant.
No matter the property type, the community or the country you are in. The two most inspected rooms in a property when it's being viewed is the Kitchen and the Bathroom. Two key operational spaces in any house; the kitchen and bathroom, and by acing the presentation of them homeowners can leverage it on the property transfer.
When setting up the bathroom.
Towel Arrangement.
Placement of fresh and neatly placed towels in appropriate places.
Decluttering + Removing Personal Possessions.
Removing all shampoo and other containers, personal possessions down to the basic regular amenities in a bathroom.
Dry and Clean Floors + Mirrors.
A sense of cleanliness and tidiness derives from dry floors and mirrors. It makes the viewing accessible while making the space appealing.
These simple settings will increase the likeability of the space. Additionally proper lighting and an appealing smell will further attract as it does with any space in any property.
Setting up the Kitchen.
Clean and dry the surfaces, mould or rust around fittings.
Keep the surfaces dry, clearing out the mould, creases and rust off of appliances and kitchen.
Decluttering + Removing Personal Possessions.
Removing all cutlery, crockery and other containers, personal possessions down to the basic regular amenities in a kitchen.
Cleaning Pet Bowls
If there are pets in the property, make sure to clean out the bowls since open food might be consumed and it can make stains on the floor making a bad odour.
These adjustments will create a welcoming ambience for the kitchen, which is one of the most important spaces in a property, where hygiene will be measured.
If there are pets in the household, make sure the pets are caged or leashed while their fur is cleared off of surfaces. The viewers might have allergies or personal preferences towards certain pets or having pets all-together.
These basic, but important factors have a huge effect on the property viewing. Therefore there is a range that a homeowner can raise the value of their property with proper insight. As a premier property consultancy agency in Dubai, consultants at ANAROCK Middle East are ready to assist and elevate your property viewing with expert guidance. Acquire the maximum value that your property can deliver with us.