This year, property prices in Thailand rose by an average of 1.7 percent for single houses in Bangkok, recorded for the first quarter, reports Thailand Business News. That’s certainly good timing for you if you plan to sell your home. With a lot of investors and buyers scoping out local prospects, you could end up with a good deal on your hands. Here are a few tips to help encourage a smooth, hassle-free sale:

Don’t share your life story

Keep your reasons for moving vague. Don’t even hint at anything that could come back to bite you later on. Say you’re moving because you have family away and it’s about time. Or that you’ve been thinking about making the big move for quite a while now. That way, buyers or agents won’t have any material to use—any negative information about the rooms, the plumbing or walls—that they could use to drive down the price.

Clear any of your personal clutter 

Nothing turns off buyers more than the sight of your personal clutter. As a seller, your goal is to make shoppers take one look at your place and decide it’s the right one for them. And that probably won’t happen if they see your grandma’s rosary hanging over an altar or your parents’ personal mementos of their wedding from years and years ago. So clear out anything that’s too personal.

Set a stage like a pro

Set up the perfect stage. It’s your chance to present your home to potential buyers in a completely awesome light. Pick the right furniture, lighting even interior touches—from the throw pillows and potted plants to the chairs and rugs to match. In some cases, you only get one chance to show your property off. Some people take one look at it and decide then and there if it’s a good one or a bad one. And you really wouldn’t want to end up on the bad column. So use the right touches to create the illusion they’ll most likely go for, one that says “This is the perfect home for you!”

Improve your curb game 

One of the first things people see of your place is your curb. Make it as appealing as you can by putting in flowers, fixing the landscaping or just simply keeping it clean. You could even spring for a new door. That’s an excellent way to bring your curb-game to the next level. Because first impressions matter. So to improve the odds of getting a fast sale, make sure you boost that curb appeal.

Convenience trumps cost

You might have an asking price that’s far lower than most of the houses on the same block. But if your windows are busted, your stairs groan ominously and the floor boards creak like there’s no tomorrow—maybe your roof’s even leaky—then your home probably won’t be sold any time soon. Cost isn’t the only thing buyers consider. Most want a place of their own that’s sold at a reasonable rate, in a ready-to-move into condition. In a toss-up between a property you still have to tune up and fix and one that’s ready for you and your family to move in, what kind of choice do you think most buyers will take?

New paint works wonders

 A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for your rooms. So if your interiors look dated, you won’t have to spend on a lot just to give it a fresh vibe. With the right paint, you can give your space the makeover it needs to attract its future owners. Go for white if you want to brighten up the space, a little sky blue if you want a bit of color or shades of green for a soothing effect.

Remove your pets 

They might be cuddly and cute but not all people take to pets the way you do. If your buyer is allergic to certain types of pets, it’s a better idea to take yours off the property or put them in one area while you take shoppers for a look-around—the old rooms, the priceless paintings, the garden. Also, pets can get in the way of the transaction—barking at guests and scaring them away or winding their legs until they have left several strands of cat fur behind.

Use online listings 

With so many tools you can use, from apps that allow you to find the perfect way to rearrange your furniture for the perfect stage setup to online listings that help buyers find a house for sale like DDProperty, you can improve your home’s visibility, sell it to a wider pool of buyers. Since sites are global, you won’t have to contend with low offers from local buyers, especially if the house is located in an area that’s well in demand in the country. Top destinations in Thailand include Phuket, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui along with Pattaya and Bangkok, says World Property Journal. So if yours stands on any of these areas, you can expect a lot of offers to land at your door.

Post excellent photos

People rely a lot on what they can see. So if you post shots that do nothing to boost the appeal of the place you want to sell off, then you’re going to end up with a whole lot less of customers. So post exceptional, well-lighted photos, ones that capture the heart of your home, that make it seem like the best one in the world. With ample photography skills and magic, those photos will shine. Making buyers flock to your listing.

Market the lifestyle

If you’re inside a gated community, then you could talk about the security of living in the area. If you’re near a school, highlight the benefit of letting kids enjoy shorter commuting hours. If you have a lot of families, then share a bit about how wonderful it is to be a part of a close-knit community. Don’t just sell the structure. Sell the lifestyle, sell the life, they can enjoy once they move into the house and turn it into a home.

Be realistic about the price

Your house is special. You have lived there for years. Know every nook and cranny, and find yourself confronted with a great memory at every turn. However, this could also blind you to the fact that your home, though special in every way, isn’t going to be worth 20 billion or more, not unless it really is worth 20 billion or more. To make sure you have the pricing right, ask a professional appraiser to take a look at your home and give you a quote. If it matches the figure you had in mind, then great, go ahead and post that selling rate. But if the figure in your head and the appraisal’s results don’t match, then you know your selling rate isn’t realistic and adjustments must be made before you make that rate public. Otherwise, buyers won’t bite.

Conclusion

There are plenty of ways to make selling your home less stressful and more fun. With an eye to saving you from unnecessary costs and helping you say goodbye to what used to be your own sweet spot on earth a few years ago, these tips are sure to get you started.