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Getting a house valuation done?

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Sturmundcalm · 23/02/2021 19:06

We weren't planning on moving any time soon but it is now a possibility. Obviously starting point needs to be getting a valuation for our house but it's not exactly "immaculate"...

Not sure we ever would get it into that kind of condition cause it's not the kind of people we are (!) but there are a few things that in normal circumstances we would do - like replacing a couple of carpets and getting a company in to do a clean. In lockdown those aren't really possible but hopefully would be by the time we were actually going on the market. Aside from anything else if we were definitely selling presumably some of the house-sale-exemption would then apply.

Do we need to fuss about stuff like that before getting estate agents in for valuation or would we be as well to just get the valuation and let them tell us what things they think we need to fix? Just wasn't sure if we should do all of the work first as presumably first impressions count for everyone and since the estate agent would then be arranging the home report, etc...

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C0RAL · 23/02/2021 19:17

Why would you replace the carpets? The buyers may not like your taste and rip them out anyway.

It doesn’t need to be immaculate. Just get some estate agents round and they will tell you what things are worthwhile doing.

BTW I’m assuming that your house is in a normal state for a family home. If you are hoarders or have vermin then yes you need to deal with that first.

Sturmundcalm · 23/02/2021 19:23

Ha ha - my DH is on the verge of being a hoarder but we can disguise that cause I make him keep it under control! There are 2 carpets that we were planning on replacing anyway (1 would already be done if it wasn't for lockdown) because they are very worn/damaged but yes - I do hesitate about doing things for other folk to undo. Partly because of the wasted cost but also just the waste/environmental impact.

We have redecorated a couple of rooms recently and the kitchen/bathroom both in past 5 years so nothing glaringly awful just some things not looking their best...

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C0RAL · 23/02/2021 19:37

“ Not looking at their best” is fine. If you can fix things quickly and cheaply then it might be worth doing, but the estate agents will advise.

Eg if your walls are all very bright colours then it might be worth repainting in light neutrals. Or if you have a lot of stuff in a small house it can help to do some packing early and put boxes and spare furniture into storage. Definitely tidy up the garden and remove any rubbish.

These are all relatively cheap and easy to do ( assuming you can DIY).

It’s definitely worth a BIG tidy up and cleaning to a very high standard, esp kitchens, bathrooms and windows. Also styling and depersonalising.

Last time we sold a house we did all this and it made a big difference. I borrowed things like pictures, lamps, throws and cushions from a very stylish ( and kind ) friend.

C0RAL · 23/02/2021 19:38

And kitchen and bathroom less than 5 years old sound good to me. If you’ve gone for something fairly neutral then that will appeal to most buyers.

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