Selling your home in Spring

Spring will have officially sprung come Wednesday March 20th and it’s the time of year when people traditionally start thinking about selling their home. Christmas is done and dusted, and the summer holidays are too far away to think about which means it’s a great time to put your house on the market. With this in mind, we’ve got some tips on what you can do to help increase the chances of selling your home, if that’s what you want to do!

Get your brushes out - Spring is a great time to give your home a fresh lick of paint. Go with the season and debut a bright yellow colour… or if you don’t fancy turning your house into a giant submarine, just give it a fresh coating of its previous colour. It’s not just the outside that you have to think about, it’s amazing what a fresh colour can do to transform a room in your house.

Spring clean - When a buyer comes to view your home, they’re going to imagine themselves living there. What you can do to try and help this process is to make sure the house is spotless, and you’ve had a clear out of any unwanted belongings. First of all, you want to make a good impression and show your home off in the best possible light but you also want to help the visualisation process, piles of boxes and muddy carpets aren’t going to help this.

Cooking up a storm – The kitchen is a vital part of the home. You want to make sure that you're offering a room up that is up to scratch. If your kitchen is aging, you can make adjustments for small prices that will have a big impact e.g. replace cupboard doors and make sure all draws are functioning.

Kerb appeal – For a potential buyer to view your home, they will have to turn up at your property and view the outside of the home. You want to make sure that your kerb appeal is there for everyone to see. To help maintain your kerb appeal, scout out around your property and make any necessary repairs before you look to sell your home. Similar to your kitchen, simple corrections can make a big impact e.g. fixing a wonky fence.

Word of mouth – Spread the word! Tell friends, family and colleagues that your house is going to go on the market, you’ll be able to generate some interest before the for-sale sign even goes up. There’s nothing wrong with selling to a friend, it doesn’t mean you have to drop the price.

Thinking of selling your home this Spring? Why not complete our free online valuation to see how much your property is worth: CLICK HERE