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How much primping before a valuation?

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MrsBadger · 24/01/2008 17:43

I'll clean and tidy but do I need to start decluttering and filling the place with fresh flowers etc?

Or are estate agents more able to ignore unwashed curtains, prams in halls etc than the average buyer?

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OliviaMumsnet · 27/01/2008 17:37

Also depends on your estate agent. I tidied up and cleared surfaces but didn't splurge on flowers for agent. But I did have a load of washing on my clothes horse in my spare room and agent was quite sniffy "er, you won't leave your washing up when we're doing viewings will you?"

Be aware also on the day that they take photos of things that will "stick out" - I have a tea towel hanging on a hook that looks dreadful in the pic of my otherwise clutterfree kitchen and a cable that I'd forgotten to unplug seems to dominate another pic (they use weird lenses for house photos and things you're not expecting look weird).

HTH and good luck with sale.

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