🎨🏡 Your Ultimate Repainting Checklist! 🏡🎨

Thinking about giving your home a fresh look? A new coat of paint can work wonders! Before you get started, here’s your essential repainting checklist to ensure pro-level results:

✅ 1. Inspect & Prep Walls – Check for… cracks, holes, or peeling. Fill and sand for a smooth finish. 🔍🛠️

✅ 2. Clean Surfaces – Wipe down walls to remove dust and grease. Paint sticks best to clean surfaces. 🧽✨

✅ 3. Choose the Right Paint – Select durable, high-quality paint suited to your space (e.g. moisture-resistant for bathrooms). 🎨✅

✅ 4. Pick Your Colours Carefully – Go for timeless neutrals or statement shades that add personality without overwhelming. 🌈🖌️

✅ 5. Protect Floors & Furniture – Use dust sheets and painter’s tape to keep everything mess-free. 🛋️🛑

✅ 6. Prime If Needed – Especially for new walls or bold colour changes. Helps paint adhere evenly. 🎯🖌️

✅ 7. Use Quality Brushes & Rollers – Invest in good tools for a streak-free, professional finish. 🖌️👌

✅ 8. Plan Your Order – Ceilings first, then walls, then trim for a neat result. 📋🗂️

✅ 9. Ventilate – Open windows or use fans to help paint dry faster and keep fumes at bay. 💨🪟

✅ 10. Allow Dry Time Between Coats – Patience pays off with a flawless finish. ⏳✨

🖌️ A fresh coat of paint can transform any room. Ready to get started? Tell us your next colour below! 🎨👇

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Beautiful day, stinning views, readying an apartment for its sale completion and working with the awesome and hardworking guys from Bin and Gone Waste Removals 🗑♻️👌

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🏡✨ Why Being Flexible with Viewings is Key to Selling Your Home ✨🏡

Want to sell your home faster? One of the best things you can do is be flexible and accommodating with viewings. Here’s why:

1️⃣ Maximises Buyer Opportunities – The more people who can view your …home, the higher your chances of finding the right buyer quickly. 📈

2️⃣ Shows You’re Serious About Selling – Buyers appreciate easy access. It sends the message that you're motivated and open to negotiations. 🤝

3️⃣ Caters to Busy Schedules – Not everyone is free at the same time. Offering evenings or weekends means you don’t miss out on those ready-to-buy buyers. ⏰️

4️⃣ Reduces Time on Market – More viewings = more potential offers = faster sale. Simple as that! 🏠💨

5️⃣ Builds Positive Impressions – A seller who is accommodating creates a good vibe. Buyers feel welcome and relaxed, making it easier for them to see themselves living there. 🌟

💡 Tip: Try to keep your home viewing-ready and be open to last-minute appointments. That one extra viewing could be THE buyer!

Ready to make your move? 🤔

Get in touch to learn how to make your sale as smooth as possible.🫡

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🏡✨ Why First Impressions Matter When Selling Your Home ✨🏡

You never get a second chance to make a first impression—especially when selling your home! 🌟

Here’s why those first moments matter so much:

1️⃣ Sets the Tone – Buyers form an opinion in …seconds. A tidy, welcoming exterior invites them in. 🌿🏠

2️⃣ Creates Emotional Connection – Buyers need to feel at home. Fresh flowers, clean spaces, and inviting scents help them picture living there. 🕯️💐

3️⃣ Highlights Care & Maintenance – A well-presented home says, I’ve looked after this place. It reassures buyers about what they can’t see. 🔍

4️⃣ Maximises Value – Homes that look polished often sell faster—and for more. It’s all about standing out in a crowded market. 💰💫

5️⃣ Builds Buyer Confidence – A strong first impression makes buyers excited and ready to make an offer.

💡 Tip: Tidy the garden, clear the entrance, declutter inside, and add welcoming touches. Make them fall in love the moment they arrive!

✅ Want to make your home shine for buyers? Get in touch for expert staging tips!

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🏡✨ Things You Shouldn’t Sweat When Buying a New Home! ✨🏡

Buying a home can be stressful, but not everything deserves your worry. Here are a few things to let go of:

1️⃣ Minor Cosmetic Issues – Ugly paint, old carpets or dated fixtures? Easy fixes! Focus on the …bones of the house. 🎨🔨

2️⃣ Seller’s Style – Their cluttered decor doesn’t matter. Imagine your style in the space instead.

3️⃣ Small Repairs – A dripping tap or creaky floorboard is normal. Budget for these, but don’t let them put you off.

4️⃣ Competition – Don’t panic about other buyers. Stay within your budget and don’t overbid out of fear. 💸

5️⃣ Negotiations Taking Time – It’s normal for things to go back and forth. Patience is part of the process. ⏳

6️⃣ Old Appliances – They can be replaced over time. Don’t reject a great house over an ancient oven.

7️⃣ Empty or Over-Furnished Rooms – Empty rooms feel smaller; over-furnished ones can feel cramped. Visualise your furniture instead. 🛋️

💡 Remember: Focus on what really matters – location, layout, structural condition, and your budget.

✅ Stay calm. You’ve got this!

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🚨 Property Valuers: Ready to Launch Your Own Agency? 🚨

Join the Dean Coleman Estate Agents brand – where People First isn't just a slogan, it's our standard. 🤝

Are you an experienced employed or self-employed Property Valuer who dreams of running your own …business? 🤔

Want the freedom, flexibility and real earning potential that self-employment brings – but with the support of a recognised brand and supportive team behind you? 🤔

This is your chance. 👌

I'm looking for Valuers who are ready to start their own estate agency business under the Dean Coleman Estate Agents banner. You'll be self-employed, so generating your own business is key – but with my growing brand and presence, valuation leads may be passed your way to help build your pipeline and momentum. 📈

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be:

✅ Motivated
✅ Proactive
✅ Patient
✅ And fiercely resilient – this is business ownership, not employment.

If you're:

✨ Customer-focused
✨ Friendly and approachable
✨ A strong team player
✨ A great communicator
… then I want to hear from you.

What you'll be supported with:

🤝 Start-up assistance
🤝 Training on CRM and business systems
🤝 Boards, Leaflets, Business Cards*
🤝 Social Media
🤝 Website

💥 If you're ready to finally earn what you're worth, build something you're proud of, and enjoy the autonomy that brings true work-life balance – I want to hear from you.

📩 Drop me a message. Let's talk about your future.

📞 07581875215
📧 hello@deancoleman.co.uk
🌐 www.deancoleman.co.uk

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🌟 Another inspiring update from one of the brilliant estate agents I sponsor and mentor here at eXp UK.

After 30 years in estate agency, this professional decided to take the leap, build their own business, and step into a completely new way of working. 🫡

Just six weeks in,… they’ve already built a £22,000 pipeline—an incredible start by anyone’s standards. 😮

I received this message:

“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you sincerely for your support, help, and guidance as I’ve stepped into this new chapter with eXp. After 30 years in estate agency, this has been a completely new experience—building my own business from the ground up. It’s taken real determination, a willingness to embrace every opportunity to promote and engage, and a leap into the unknown. Six weeks in, I’m proud to say I’ve now built a pipeline worth £22,000 net. It’s a strong start, and while there’s still a long way to go, I’m more motivated than ever to keep pushing forward. Your encouragement and advice have played a big part in helping me find my feet, and I truly appreciate it.” 🫶

Honestly, messages like this are what it’s all about for me. ☺️

My response was simple:

🙌 “Super proud of you for going it alone and for where you’ve got to in such a short space of time. To have a pipeline at all is incredibly positive—but over £20k in six weeks? 👏👏👏 Keep pushing, be relentless, proactive, patient and positive. It WILL grow. And remember—you’re not alone. Reach out anytime. Here to help you build the thriving business you deserve.” 🫡

HERE'S THE PITCH WITHOUT EVEN NEEDING TO PITCH…………

👉 If you’re an estate agent dreaming of launching your own business—but worried you’ll be left to figure it out alone—I promise you don’t have to be.

With the right support, guidance, and community behind you, you can build something incredible. 🥳

💡 If you’d like to have a confidential chat about how this works—and what support looks like in reality—drop me a message.

You don’t have to do it alone. Let’s do this together. 💪

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WE DID IT ‼️ 🥳

Earlier this week we completed on this fabulous home in Solihull 👌

I didn't really convey the roller-coaster of a process this sale was 🎢 and NOT down to solicitors, the buyers or sellers 🫶

Estate Agents…..just same old same old …🙄

The lack of knowledge, professionalism, ability to think outside the box, proactiveness, care and attention, just meh 🥴

It's a good job my Sales Progressor, Katrina, was on the ball or this would of never completed 🫡

On to the next; who is next? 👀

Get in touch if you're thinking or selling or struggling to sell your Birmingham home 🫡

👉 www.deancoleman.co.uk 👈

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Transform Your Space with Mirrors 🪞✨

Mirrors are a powerful tool in home décor! Adding a large mirror in a small room can create the illusion of more space and enhance the overall brightness. Here’s how:

1️⃣. Create the Illusion of Space:

– Large mirrors …reflect the room, making it appear bigger than it actually is. This is especially useful in small rooms or apartments.

2️⃣. Enhance Natural Light:

– Place mirrors opposite windows to reflect natural light, brightening up the room and making it feel more open and airy.

3️⃣. Add a Focal Point:

– A beautifully framed mirror can serve as a stunning focal point in your décor, adding an element of sophistication.

4️⃣. Double the Décor:

– Mirrors can reflect your existing décor, giving the impression of more accessories and enhancing the overall aesthetic.

5️⃣. Versatile Styling:

– Mirrors come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, making them a versatile addition that can complement any décor theme.

👉 Pro Tips:

– Position Wisely: Place mirrors where they can reflect something beautiful, like a piece of art or a picturesque window view. 👍

– Use Full-Length Mirrors: In bedrooms or hallways, full-length mirrors can add height and elegance to the space. 👍

– Group Small Mirrors: Arrange a group of small mirrors on a wall to create an interesting and dynamic display. 👍

Mirrors are not just functional; they’re a stylish way to make your home feel more spacious and bright! 🏡✨

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🥳 Testimonial Tuesday 🙏

Another purchaser review to along with the many seller reviews I've collected over the year 👍

Of course I work for my seller, but to make sure everything goes as smooth as possible, you've got to work with your buyer too 💯

In …creating such positive relationships, being open, honest and being "always on the other end of the phone" means a sale/purchase stands a better chance of not just making it to completion, but more quickly and with less stress too 🙏

With this sale/purchase there were definitely hurdles, but we managed to navigate our way over and around them to make this buyers and our vendors home-move dream come true 💪

Thinking of selling or struggling to sell your Birmingham home, get in touch to find out more 🙋‍♂️

📞 07581875215
📧 dean@deancoleman.co.uk
🌐 www.deancoleman.co.uk

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@followers what an incredible opportunity this is for a First Time Buyer or Buy To Let Investor on the highly desirable Rea Valley estate 👌Get in touch with Stuart Watts: Estate Agent Powered by Exp

🥇 We're number ONE 🥳

EXP UK has been named the #1 Estate Agency brand in the UK for May 2025 👏

This result isn't just a ranking, it's a recognition of the power of independent agents working together inside a platform built for success 🏆

…I'd also say it's as a result of those Estate Agents who

🙌 took the leap of faith

🙌 believed in their ability

🙌 made sacrifices or knew sacrifices would need to be made

🙌 had the motivation, desire and hunger to create their own business and finally earn what they're worth and better the industry

I am incredibly proud to partner my own Estate Agency business with a forward thinking, innovative and supportive model like @exprealty 🙏

If you're eager to break free from the constraints of high street or corporate estate agency, then give me a call in confidence 📞

With my knowledge, help, guidance, support and experience, together we can build you a business that could change your life 🥂

Here's to continuing to innovate, collaborate and lead from the front 💪

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