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If you want your home to make an impact, giving your garden some TLC should be high on your priority list. While it’s essential for the inside of the property to look the part, a few small changes to your outside space could add real value and sell your house faster. The desire for outside space has increased dramatically since the pandemic so now is the time to show what yours has to offer.  Here are our top tips on how to perk up your garden without spending a fortune. Look at it through a buyer’s eyes Take a step back and try and look at your garden objectively; assess what enhances the space and what detracts from it and what, if anything, might scare potential buyers away. Climbing frames and swings; greenhouses and vegetable patches; all can bring joy or take up space and require maintenance in equal measure. Spring clean your outside space Never underestimate how much impact a good clean up can have. Buyers will want a garden they can walk straight into and enjoy rather than one that needs a lot of maintenance.  Removing dead plants, cutting the grass and pulling weeds can have a massive impact. Straightforward DIY tasks Jet washing a concrete patio can revive a dull and tired space, while painting fences and outside walls instantly brightens them and protects them against the weather. Tidying away toys or play equipment can make your garden feel larger and more appealing too. Add some colour and shape Simply altering the shape and size of your flower beds can revitalise your garden, costing no more than an hour or two of your time, and a bag of compost. Straight beds down either side will make a garden look smaller, whereas a sweeping curve can make it feel bigger than it actually is. Add instant colour with bedding plants in the borders or in a pot on the patio. Flowers and fresh herbs can influence how welcoming a space can feel. Create a seating area Whether you have a small patio garden or a veritable mini estate, creating an area to enjoy and entertain guests can be a real selling point. Gardens are often seen as an extension of our indoor living so buyers want to have somewhere to sit and relax. Styling the area with chairs, a table and outdoor rug can help them visualise its potential.   With summer approaching, our gardens should be in full bloom but no matter what time of the year you’re selling, having a well maintained and appealing outside space will definitely help sell your home. If you need any more hints and tips, or want advice on how to sell your home, just give us a call.

The first step in finding the perfect home is identifying the area you will feel happy in.  The local community is likely to be as important, if not more so, than the actual property you choose. While you’re able to narrow down your search of potential properties via online pictures and maps, getting a feel for an area can take a lot more time and effort. Your budget will be a key factor in where you start your search but here are a few other ideas to consider: As a local estate agent, we would always recommend clients spend some time exploring an area they’re not familiar with, in person. Visiting the local shops, sitting down for coffee or attending one of the local events that might be running like school fairs, flower shows or seasonal activities. It’s these events, bringing people together for a shared cause, that really make an area a ‘community’. It’s the reason why we support so many of them. Our collaboration with local schools help it’s PTFAs raise funds that directly support our local children’s education. While this sponsorship helps raise our profile with the use of banners and advertising, it also allows us to play our part as a member of the local community. If you need any advice on the local area, want to sell your home or want to discuss sponsorship opportunities with us please give us a call

How to use an open house to sell your property How to use an open house to sell your property – Getting lots of potential buyers through the door on the same day and creating a buzz about your property are the aim of holding an open house. They can be an amazing selling tool when added to traditional sales techniques but they need to be done right to be a success. Preparing your house for one day of viewings rather than a number of separate appointments can be a real plus point for sellers, so here are our top tips to make your open house work for you. Agree a sales strategy with your estate agent Use their local market knowledge and experience to plan how best to sell your house. Talk through how they are going to promote the open house and what you need to do to create the biggest impact on the day. They might advertise online, use their database of clients and produce a marketing brochure to distribute on the day. Select the best time Weekend viewing slots are always popular and the best day to hold an open day is Saturday. You want your house to look its best, in natural daylight, and get lots of people through the door so booking viewings from 10am-2pm is ideal.  Your estate agent may want to book back-to-back appointments to create the open day energy and make the property appear popular. Declutter and tidy Declutter and tidy each room to show it off to its maximum potential and as much space as possible. Each room needs to have a specific purpose so potential buyers can see exactly how it could function for them. Store any clutter out of sight in the loft or in an outside storage space. Kerb appeal Kerb appeal is one of the most important factors often overlooked. Make sure the front of the property looks clean, tidy and weed free.  You’d be surprised how much impact the front door, driveway and garden can have. Clean and fresh Clean and fresh homes show really well so make sure you give the house a last minute clean and tidy on the day of open house. Pay particular attention to the bathroom and kitchen and store away any personal items you don’t want on display. Let your agent sell your house Having the owner at an open house can put some buyers off and they’re less likely to explore the property as much as they’d like to. Your agent will be on hand to guide them and answer questions about the house and the local area so you don’t need to be. Open houses have become increasingly popular in the UK sales market over the last few years and it’s a trend that looks set to continue. We tailor our marketing approach to each property we sell so get in touch with us to see if it’s a tool that would work for you. The above are all the main ways of How to use an open house to sell your property.