Summer offers one of the best opportunities to highlight the benefits of your property to would-be sellers and if you are serious about selling, you’ll want to make the most of that opportunity with a little summer loving.
But what does that actually mean?
Extend your inside outside
The summer offers a chance to highlight all your floorspace, both inside and out. Bifold and patio doors leading into gardens and outdoor spaces should be opened and any obstacles blocking the flow of space between them removed to ensure a seamless transition. This will help give a sense that your property is larger than it actually is.
Highlight natural light
Opening doors and windows will also help to maximise the natural light entering into your property, as well as ventilate your home before viewings. Heavy curtains or furniture that block this flow of light should be removed in order to create an airy, spacious feel within your property.
Showcase summer evenings
Evening tipples, weekend BBQ parties, or simply lounging in a blow-up pool are some of the delights of outside space in the summer, so make sure that prospective buyers can share the vision too. Staging your garden or outside space to make the most of balmy summer evenings will help to illustrate just how versatile your home is.
Make the most of longer days
Being flexible around viewings will be appreciated by would-be buyers who may not be able to get away from work during the day. Longer days offer more opportunities to view your property in all its glory and, if your home benefits from stunning sunsets, could be a key selling point in itself.
Keep on top of garden maintenance
In our last-but-one blog, we highlighted why it’s so important to keep on top of garden maintenance during the summer when you are looking to sell. It might be tempting to be spending your time doing other things more exciting than cutting your grass, but a simple mow will work wonders in ensuring your property looks fresh and well-maintained, even if the rest of your plants have gone into overdrive. Keep on top of watering in hot weather too so that plants and lawns don’t go thirsty.
Declutter seasonal items
Summer passes quickly so it may be tempting to leave those winter coats and snuggly throws out on show. However, such seasonal items will get in the way, making your property feel cluttered, so store them out of sight or get rid of them completely if they are past their best and no longer serve a purpose.
Be ready for a summer move
Family buyers in particular may be pushing for a sale ahead of the new school year starting in September. Ensuring you are ready to move will help them to achieve such goals, and could mean a faster completion, allowing you to enjoy summer elsewhere.
Proctors is an independent network of individual estate agent businesses with branches in Beckenham, Bromley, Park Langley, Petts Wood, Shirley and West Wickham. We’ve been buying, selling and letting in these areas since 1946. Get in touch to find out how we can help you with your property requirements.