First Impressions Count in the Spanish Property Market

Recently I was reading a number of web blogs and newspaper reports that suggest that the impression of a property and the decision wheter to buy or not will be made by the purchasers within 10-15 minutes. Thats a fast time to make such a costly decision-but its true! I predict that many people make the decision within seconds rather than minutes, but what does this really mean?

Actually its rather simple, it means that first impressions count. The whole "Don't judge a book by its Cover" expression simply flies out the window when its comes to purchasing property and not only that, its normally the lady of the house who will make the final decision (sorry men!).

First impressions really do count, I cannot remember the times that I have shown a property where washing is hanging inside because the weather hasn't been so kind that day or there's dirty dishes laying around, beds upmade, the list is endless!

To make the first impression count in your property make sure that it is decluttered (take everything away that you don't need and store it), clean up, leave hanging the washing for after the viewing, turn the tv off (its distracting!), open the windows and persian blinds, make the beds, pick up the toys, put the dog bed outside! Also a few flowers by the front door, a freshly painted/varnished front door and a weed free garden are all bonus points!

If you are deciding on selling your property in the Jalon Valley then please do contact us. Cases Xalo are only to happy to provide tips on how to best stage your property for a viewing, our NEW signs (as of September 2011) will also be attracting attention just like our newly designed website.

Don't let your property be stagnant on the property market.- make your property's first impression count!

Jalon Estate agent and builder

Cases Xalo SL began over two generations ago under the name Construcciones Xalo. Offering a family run builders throughout the Jalon Valley it expanded with demand to include property sales and the name Cases Xalo SL was introduced. Cases Xalo SL is still a family business, incorporating both the property sales and the construction and now boasts one of the most enviable reputations on the Costa Blanca.

Cases Xalo SL provides a comprehensive service from the property sales and construction, to conveyencing, translating and property advice. Our service enables you, as a Cases Xalo client, to trust us with your hard earnt money and know that our service will be first class because we care about you. Our portfolio of resale properties is extensive with the properties mainly located in the stunning Jalon and Orba Valleys, although a few properties extend to the coastal areas including Javea, Moraira and Benissa.

The Jalon Valley is close to both Alicante and Valencia International airports, as well as train and bus stations 8The new train station linking Madrid to Valencia in 90minutes is due to open in 2011). Therefore commuting or travelling is not a problem. In this area Cases Xalo offers: Villas, Townhouses, Apartments and Plots, as well as all building services from New Build Villas to Reforms and home improvements. The Cases Xalo website, www.casesxalo.com , displays each resale property including photos and descriptions, but if you do not feel like browsing the website then contact Cases Xalo with your requirements for a personalised property search on your behalf!

Cases Xalo offer valuable advice on all aspects of property purchase, selling and building in Spain and can help arrange mortgages or introduce you to a lawyer who speaks your language. Cases Xalo is your one stop shop for purchasing property in Spain.