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Joanna Leggett
is our director of
Marketing and
Public Relations I
'M PROUD THAT WE HAVE
been voted the best estate
agency in France for the last
four years. I like to think it's
because we offer a mix of
professionalism, expertise and
old fashioned common sense.
Here's some of the latter:
1. Think of inexpensive,
cosmetic, quick-fixes to make
first impressions count. Tidy
up the front garden and gate.
Paint the front door. Get rid of
scrappy faded plastic children's
toys. Plant up a few pretty pots
and put them on windowsills
and around the door. Research
shows that house-hunters take
just 10 seconds to decide if a
property is suitable*.
2. Clean your windows and
brighten up! Beautiful views
will go unnoticed and a lightfilled room
can seem gloomy if
your windows are grimy. Most
buyers are looking for a light,
bright home. Do whatever you
can to stop your house feeling
dark. Take down heavy curtains,
paint walls in a light colour and
make the most of your lighting.
3. Add greenery to even
the smallest courtyard. It's
about making the most of what
your property has to offer. A
beautiful little courtyard with
creepers and pretty pots is
more appealing to many clients
than an unkempt garden.
4. Don't let your neighbours
let you down. If their hedge
needs trimming, offer to do it
when you are doing your own.
Selling Up!Joanna Leggett is frequently asked to appear on TV, radio and in
the press, advising people on how to make their property stand
out from the crowd. Here are her ten top tips