How to Secure the Snappy Sale of Your Home This Spring In this two-minute read, we look at ways to prepare your home for a successful

๐ŸŒปHow to Secure the Snappy Sale of Your Home This Spring
๐ŸŒปIn this two-minute read, we look at ways to prepare your home for a successful spring sale (part one of a two-part article).
If youโ€™re planning to put your home on the market in the next few months, now is the time to spring into action (see what we did there?).
Traditionally, the property market booms in springtime, with many buyers and sellers opting to wait out the winter and make their move when the days start to get longer and warmer.
With spring just a few weeks away, weโ€™ve compiled a list so you can prepare your property for sale.
This article covers the first five points (and stay tuned for part two next week).
๐ŸŒปHave a spring clean
Now is the time to have a good clear out. Prospective buyers are looking for a home that they can make their own and will find piles of bric-a-brac a turn-off. And donโ€™t just focus on the living areas and bedrooms. Declutter the bathroom and remove cleaning and beauty products from view.
๐ŸŒปGeneral maintenance
Is your home looking a little tired after a year of pandemic living? Freshen up the walls with a lick of paint and do all the odd jobs โ€“ like clearing the gutters โ€“ that youโ€™ve been putting off.
๐ŸŒปGet an expert valuation
The property market has been the subject of all sorts of headlines during the past year. Until you speak to an expert, you wonโ€™t have a realistic picture of the areas housing market and what you can expect to get for your property.
๐ŸŒปThink about presentation
Put yourself in the shoes of a prospective buyer and imagine how they might make use of your property. Perhaps the spare room you use for a home gym would be more appealing if presented as a home office? Speak to an estate agent for advice about how to present your home so you can maximise your asking price.
๐ŸŒปGet planting
More than ever, people are craving outdoor space and access to nature โ€“ so give them what they want! Plant colourful flowers at the front and back of your property for immediate impact. If you donโ€™t have a garden, use plant pots to create interest.
If youโ€™d like an update on the state of the Irlam, Cadishead & Rixton housing market, or advice about selling your home, get in touch with us here at Oliver James. ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒป
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