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It feels like the warmer weather has finally arrived!
At Courtneys we've come up with six super summer tips to get you moving in the right direction when it comes to marketing your property in the sunnier months.
1. Open the windows
Open the windows and air the house. Viewers are put off by stale smells. When a house is allowed breathing space it always smells better and often feels better to.
2. The great outdoors
If you have a garden get it looking neat, tidy and somewhere that potential buyers will want to sit with a glass of chilled wine on a warm evening. Don't forget to get your front garden looking as good as your back.
3 Keep a clear hallway
After your front door and front garden the hallway is the second point of reference your viewers have. Impress them with a clean, neutrally coloured and clutter free space which they'll feel good going through en route to the home's other rooms.
4. Make it easy for the viewer
We often hear people say things like 'this used to be our dining room, but now it's a temporary study'. The implication is for viewers to use their imaginations and envisage the file-filled, book laden room as a place where their family can eat and entertain. Wrong. When you put your house on the market give each room a clear purpose. In this instance change the 'study' back to being a dining room and don't leave it up to the viewer's imagination.
5 Smells sell
It's important to be mindful of odours especially in the summer months when hot weather brings its own challenges. Keep bins out of the way if possible, buy some of the better air fresheners out on the market or even better bake some cookies, muffins or bread, it will make the whole home smell amazing!
6 Windows to the world
Viewers are drawn to windows during the summer. They'll like to look out at your garden or what parking is like or just check out how clean your windows are. So keep them as clean as possible inside and out and don't clutter your window sills either.
Summer is a busy time for viewers and a great opportunity for you to sell your home quickly and for a price you'll be delighted with. At Courtneys we believe if you follow these tips and our expert advice you won't put a foot wrong.
If you are considering selling or letting your home, we can help! As your local Hackney estate agents based in Dalston we know the area and are here to support you.
Please get in touch on 0207 275 8000 or email enq@courtneys-estates.com - we are here to offer our professional, friendly and expert advice.