I have been busy hiding clutter and polishing everything in sight. I managed to hurt my hip while I was clambering on the sink to reach the kitchen window on Wednesday. It is extraordinarily painful and I’m dosed up on painkillers. Last night I managed to splash mouthwash into my eye and that’s when the tears really started. At least it took my mind off my painful hip for a few minutes.
Kat is wisely staying away during this process, she knows that I would probably tidy her away in the car with Rick while the estate agents are here.
Now, where’s the duster...
Friends in France have been keeping their house 'match fit' for three years with the hope of a sale. Putting ours on the market just before Xmas has since been great (not) with a new central heating boiler and a complete re-wiring having been just found to be necessary due to breakdown. I understand that Death, Divorce and House selling/buying are top stress makers. Bon courage to us all. Lesley
ReplyDeleteI don't think the French market is very buoyant at the moment. I wouldn't want to try and keep a house 'match fit' for too long. Good luck with your sale.
DeleteIt's a scary process.
ReplyDeleteI shall remember your medical tip. Mouthwash in eyes cures a painful hip.
ReplyDeleteI don't recommend it! The dangers of flossing.
DeleteThat's what I dread the most about selling this place, having to keep it tip-top clean all the time.
ReplyDeleteIt will be nice when it's under offer and I can be messy again.
DeleteOh dear, poor you. I really don't think it makes a lot of difference to valuers what your house looks like inside. I once sold a bungalow with a built in fridge in the kitchen. It was only tiny and I rarely used it except as an overflow around busy times. The estate agent opened the fridge door to look inside and the remains of the Christmas turkey were still inside with mould six inches deep (It was June). Neither of us mentioned it as he shut the door again.
ReplyDeleteHa-ha, that's funny about the turkey. I must have made a good impression today because the agent said "does anyone actually live here?".
DeleteI agree with Weave, totally.
ReplyDeleteA nice house will sell itself, for sure, but in my experience a sparkling, well presented home will get top dollar.
DeleteYou sound like an estate agent!
DeleteIt all depends on what prospective buyers are looking for - a home they can move straight into and carry on living life normally, or somewhere they can immediately start tearing apart, and live in as an on-going building site for years. When confronted with an older property I've always had the tendency to favour the second approach, so that's why we've always had brand new houses !
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot of competition on a housing estate so it helps if the place is up together. Personally I would love to move into a brand new house next time with no work to do to it. We'll probably end up doing the opposite.
DeleteYes, it has to be clean but, other than that, any money spent on updating generally is not recovered (or so I've been told). I plan to sell my house "as is".
ReplyDeleteI agree it's certainly not worth installing a new kitchen, bathroom, conservatory etc. in order to sell a property. It's just about making the most of what you've got and giving it a bit of 'desirability'. Is that a word?
DeleteGood luck Sue hope it sells well and fast.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
Thanks Maria. The hardest part at the moment is finding the right house to buy.
DeleteHow naughty of you to clamber on the sink to get at the window! That's what your butler Mr Paul is for! Did Vic Reeves come up with a price for your place? Perhaps you should have asked for Bob Mortimer instead.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to sack the butler. Vic Reeves didn't get the job, we have instructed Geri Halliwell instead.
DeleteYou poor thing! Here's a cyber hug. It's the best I can do. :: hugs ::
ReplyDeleteThanks, that makes me feel better!
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