Selling your house privately means you are in an excellent position to market your property by using your first-hand knowledge to show off the benefits of the house and surrounding neighbourhood.

To do this make sure you have a good selection of photos of your property from the inside and out, make sure its spick and span and in the most flattering light. If you plan on moving out before putting your house on the market, then make sure to get uncluttered pictures of the house furnished so potential buyers can picture it as a home rather than just a house.

Once you’ve done this you can list the property for sale on Trade Me Property, using your photos and a thorough description of the property. When writing your property description you could look at other listings online to get inspiration, but above all be clear and concise in your wording of the property and the surrounding area.

Whether you plan to have open homes as part of selling your house - which can be a time saving exercise over individual appointments - or take buyers through your house individually consider the following tips: