Top tips for selling your home this spring

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It’s a common fact that spring is generally seen as one of the best times to sell a property. This is due to the bright daylight and increased sunlight hours, which make your home more visually appealing, in addition to people having more time on their hands and clearer schedules to be flexible for house viewings.

Here are our top three tips for preparing your property for sale this spring.

1 Get an expert valuation

The property market has been the subject of all sorts of headlines over the past year with average house prices being on a bit of a rollercoaster. Until you speak to an expert, you won’t have a realistic picture of the local housing market and what you can expect to get for your property.

To speak to one of our property specialists about getting a valuation on your property contact us on 01603 619916.

2 Spring clean and spruce up

Put yourself in the shoes of a prospective buyer and imagine how they might make use of your property.

Prospective buyers are looking for a home that they can make their own, so now is the time to have a good clear out. Pack away the bric-a-brac, hide bottles of lotions and potions and have a declutter of things you don’t need.

Have a think about whether your rooms are presented in a way that is appealing to a buyer. For example, it may be worth moving your gym equipment from the spare room and instead presenting the space as a home office?

3 Don’t forget outside areas

More than ever, people are craving outdoor space – so give them what they want! First ensure that outside spaces are tidy and well maintained, then consider how you can use your space to spark interest from buyers. This includes things like incorporating fruit and vegetable patches or outdoor living areas into your space. Planting colourful flowers at the front and back of your property can also give immediate impact.

If you’d like an update on the state of the local housing market, or advice about selling your home, get in touch with our property specialists on 01603 619916.

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