So you're thinking about putting your property on the market?

First of all it's really good to get an understanding of the market in your area. What are properties like yours selling for? How long are they taking to sell? How many properties like yours are on the market? What things give your property the edge over other properties like yours? We can help you here.

We have decades of experience between us of the market in Perthshire and have a really solid understanding of all of the dynamics around pricing property and how to get it exactly right to give you the best shot of a successful sale at the right price for you.

The next thing to think about is how 'oven-ready' your property is to sell. Does it look its very best? Has it been given a good once-over to prepare for photos? Are there things that need repaired? Does the garden need tidied? Do you need to de-clutter? There is a balance to strike in terms of decluttering loose items and going too far which can leave a property looking quite empty and clinical. People like to see there’s space for items of furniture and items of décor, and for family homes it’s important not to hide the fact there may be children living there – play to your market.

Our advice to people is to imagine that they are hosting the whole family for a Christmas dinner and some of them are staying over. You want them to feel at home and convey a warm, inviting feeling. Naturally, you would tidy away any clutter on surfaces, make the beds properly, put away washing/laundry/dishes, hide the wheelie bins, put the stove/fire on if you have one, give the garden a once over. Nothing needs to be absolutely perfect, but it is really important to get it right at this stage and go the extra mile because the photos/video/virtual tour will be people's first impression of a property.

So on to the photos and videos that showcase your property. We put a really big emphasis on the quality of our marketing materials and imagery which is why we have invested in some cutting edge equipment and AI technology allowing us to produce high quality photos and virtual tours quickly and efficiently. But the images and first impressions can only be as strong as what’s in front of the camera so following some of our tips can really help make your property look the best it can be. Have lights and lamps on in every room - it helps to add colour and interest to the shots. Look for anything that might be out of place - you might be happy with the pile of magazines on the coffee table but to a viewer does it make it look cluttered? Look for cushions that need plumped, blankets that need smoothed, towels that need straightened - honestly these little details will make the world of difference to your shots.

And if the whole thing just feels too daunting then we are absolutely here to help. We can work with you to prioritise the things that will make all the difference to you selling your property.

Bringing over 20 years local estate agency experience, Possible are Perthshire's only company who are solely dedicated to selling properties. We cover the entire Perthshire area and over the years have helped hundreds of clients in locations such as Perth, Scone, Bridge of Earn, Auchterarder, Crieff, Blairgowrie, Luncarty, Bankfoot, Pitlochry and everywhere else in between.