Estate agent Kevin Barzegar, CEO of Kaybridge Residential , pinpointed the decorating mishaps that could be costing you thousands when it comes to selling your home . In fact, there are seven specific factors that could dwindle return on investment.

These can be discovered throughout the house and range from the ordinary to the unexpected; and while certain features may inject quirky charm and character into a property , Mr Barzegar has witnessed time and again how this could hinder a sale. He said: "When buyers walk into a property, they're imagining their own lives there. Certain dated features can make that difficult; they see extra work and expense rather than a move-in ready home."

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