Top Tips to Sell a Flat or Apartment

Dagenham, which sits on the border between Essex and Greater London, is a hotspot for residents who want to benefit from quick and easy access to the city, as well as close proximity to the fields and rural landscapes of Essex beyond.

Home to families, couples, commuters, and those looking to downsize or upscale their living arrangements in retirement, Dagenham boasts a diverse community – and properties to buy and rent across all budgets and sizes.

One of the questions that estate agents in Dagenham get asked is how best to present a flat or apartment; somewhere without its own garden to present. To help those looking to sell a flat or self-contained apartment, here are three top tips to make your flat as appealing as possible.

Keep it Bright and Neutral

The first and most important thing to do when presenting a flat that you want to sell is to make it look and feel as bright and open as possible.

Neutral colours, well-placed furnishings, and minimalist accessories all play a part in ensuring that the space feels clutter-free and open. When decorating your flat for sale, consider the role of small details like curtains or blinds, the impact they have on the flow of natural light, and how they fill the room.

TOP TIP: If you want to make your apartment or flat feel more homely, varied light fittings play a part in creating ambience and ensuring an adjustable environment for different moods and occasions.

Consider Any Accessible Outside Space

If you do have access to outside space as part of the ownership of your flat or apartment, then make sure that this is identified in the marketing and during any home tours or visits.

In addition to shared garden access or any space on an allotment, make sure to enhance any balcony space or windows that you have, adding window boxes and hanging baskets to introduce some natural life to your home.

Prospective buyers will make their first impressions before stepping foot in the flat, so it’s important to consider the full journey from street to front door and beyond.

Have all Important Information to Hand

Finally, it’s crucial that when hosting viewings and show rounds, you have all the information that prospective buyers might want with regard to access rights, ground rent, service charges for the building as a whole, and any protection and security that flat and apartment owners get as part of their ownership.

These contractual agreements can make or break a sale, with service fees in particular elevating the price of ownership – sometimes beyond the budgets of buyers. The more information you can offer during initial discussions and tours, the better.

As an estate agent operating in Dagenham and beyond, our job is to take your property and make it an attractive investment to a future owner. Get in touch with us to find out how we value properties and what the next steps towards a sale are.