HOW IS A PROPERTY VIEWING PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED?
Property viewings for sellers & landlords: How do I prepare a professional property viewing?
- Preparation of the property and the outdoor area
- Preparation of the interior
- Prepare for questions and objections from interested parties
- Property viewings for buyers & tenants: What should I look out for?
- Know your personal priorities
- Have important questions ready in advance
Professional property viewings with your estate agent - WENET AG
So test he who binds himself forever" - as Friedrich Schiller put it, the proverb also applies to buying or renting property. Anyone looking for a house or flat has a lot to consider. But on the side of the owner who wants to sell or rent a property, there is even more to consider - especially if you are selling privately. An estate agent will support you in all matters relating to selling and buying a property and will also professionally prepare a property viewing. In this guide, we provide you with important tips and checklists on what is involved in a professional property viewing and how we can support you as a real estate agent.
PROPERTY VIEWINGS FOR SELLERS & LANDLORDS
There are no large cities in Switzerland with more than one million inhabitants. Nevertheless, the majority of the Swiss population lives in urban areas. The vast majority of the population lives in the urban core and in the area of influence of the urban centres. Almost half of the total population lives in Switzerland's largest urban centres alone - Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern and Lausanne. Urban and rural populations often vote differently. However, the facts show that the urban-rural divide in terms of lifestyle and politics is less pronounced in Switzerland than in other countries.
"A large proportion of people who live in the countryside or in intermediate areas are commuters who work in the city and live in the countryside because of the living environment. Compared to other European countries, commuting is widespread in Switzerland. Short travel distances and a well-developed railway infrastructure make it easy." (Source: Swissinfo/SWI)
PREPARATION OF THE PROPERTY AND THE OUTSIDE AREA
The front garden or the garden is often the first thing that prospective buyers see when viewing a property. The outside area should therefore make an attractive, tidy impression: Trees, bushes, paths and lawns should be well maintained, toys stored away and the garden shed tidy. If the outdoor area is in good condition, it not only makes a good impression, it is also a great selling point. Therefore, take a critical look at the outside of the property before you arrange viewing appointments:
- Are green cuttings and other gardening work necessary?
- Does the façade need a coat of paint?
- Do disturbing objects, bulky waste and the like need to be disposed of or stowed away?
- Does the outside lighting work?
Use a simple checklist to check your garden and outdoor area for optimisation potential and prepare it optimally for the property viewing.
PREPARATION OF THE INTERIOR
Although the exterior provides the first impression and is therefore not to be neglected, the interior is much more exciting for prospective buyers. Tidy rooms, well-kept furniture, well-closing shutters and tight windows are a must. A few decorative touches ensure that prospective buyers feel at home. Private items and seasonal decorations should definitely be removed. Work with your estate agent to create a neutral, pleasant ambience. One of the most important preparations is to ensure that the interior is in a tidy condition and to repair any defects.
- Are all rooms tidy and clean?
- Is repair work necessary?
- Does the floor need to be repaired or replaced?
- Do you need to paint or wallpaper the walls?
- How can you decorate discreetly and create a cosy atmosphere?
It also helps you and your estate agent to check all the important points in the interior with a checklist and make any necessary improvements. If the property is visually enhanced, this will have a positive effect on the decision to buy or rent. Follow our checklist when preparing your interiors:
PREPARE FOR QUESTIONS AND OBJECTIONS FROM INTERESTED PARTIES
The key to a successful, professional property viewing is dealing competently with questions from prospective buyers. If you rely on the support of an estate agent, you don't have to worry about questions yourself - your property consultant will take care of the property viewing. But you should be prepared, especially when selling privately. You can and should be very well prepared for certain questions in advance, as potential tenants and buyers will scrutinise your property closely and critically. Make sure that you have prepared all the necessary information. This should include
- Floor plan, living space and plot area,
- Amount of ancillary costs and house charges,
- average heating costs.
In addition to important facts and figures about the property, it is also important to be able to clearly state the period of availability and the rental or purchase price. You should also think in advance about how long you would like to reserve the property for potential tenants or buyers. Follow our checklist to prepare for questions and objections:
PROPERTY VIEWING FOR BUYERS & TENANTS
What must what should I look out for? The search for the ideal property to suit your own ideas is often not that easy. This makes it all the more important that, once you have found the right flat or house, you go to the property viewing optimally prepared. First impressions count. But it is also crucial to find out whether the property you are viewing really suits your needs. You should think about the most important points and questions in advance so that you don't forget anything important when you view the property.
Your estate agent can provide you with important support here. Together with you, our WENET estate agents will evaluate exactly which things are particularly important to you and make sure that interesting properties ideally fulfil your needs.
Know your personal priorities
To ensure that the property really meets your expectations, you should define your priorities in advance. Ask the vendor, tell them what is important to you and what is important to you, only then will you receive professional advice. This way, you can always keep your wishes in mind. You should also ask yourself what is particularly important to you in your property and what should not be missing under any circumstances. Typical concerns are, for example
- Sufficient storage space,
- Car park, garage or parking space,
- Garden, balcony or terrace and
- Brightness & friendliness of the property.
As brokers, we gather as much information as possible in advance. However, especially as a private prospective buyer, you should gather as much information about the property yourself and obtain it from the seller as possible.
PREPARE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE
If you have already collected important information in advance, you can formulate specific questions. That way, you won't forget anything and will always have all the important questions to hand. A checklist is the ideal preparation for your property viewing. In our checklist, we have compiled the most common topics of such a catalogue of questions, which we as estate agents also always go through with you:
PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY VIEWINGS WITH YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT - WENET AG
A private property viewing is a time-consuming and emotional process for both the owner and the prospective buyer. You can simplify this process by relying on the support of a professional estate agent. We, Wealth Investment Network AG, have many years of experience in presenting and selling property. We can also support you in your search for the right property. Simply get in touch with our property experts at WENET AG and together we will master your property viewing!
