You can’t sell a secret.

So, vendors who want to stand out from competitors must invest at least 1% of their home’s predicted sale price in marketing. Without some serious marketing push, there’s just no chance of standing out. Get professional photos taken and set an asking price – recent research shows 75% of buyers don’t even lift the phone to make an inquiry on properties without an asking price.

As with selling a car, presentation must be immaculate, every single time a buyer looks at the property. Clean the windows, light the fire (if you have one), trim the garden, plant or display fresh flowers and open all the curtains.