How do I prepare my garden to sell my house?

How important is the garden when selling a house?

A well-maintained garden can greatly enhance the exterior of your property, making a great first impression upon potential buyers. It can also differentiate your home from other properties in the market and increase its perceived value.

Does improving a garden increase house value?

A nicely presented garden alone can be seen to add 20% to your house value and past research has shown that approximately 70% of home buyers would pay more for a property with an outdoor green space.

How can I make my house look good for viewings?

Tidy up the outside of your home, regularly mow the lawn, trim hedges and remove any weeds from your beds or pathways. Consider giving the front door and the window frames a lick of paint, and if it's the right season put some pots or baskets outside your property. Make them want to come in.

What sells a house fast?

7 Quick Tips for Preparing Your Home For Sale

How can I sell my house fast in 2023?

To get the best price possible, you should sell through a good local estate agent. To get the fastest sale possible, you should sell to a cash house buying company. For a good balance of speed and price, you should sell by auction (especially if your property has some issues).

How can I make my house more sellable?

What not to say when viewing a house?

Talking about possible renovations

Even though the seller intends to sell, they may still be emotionally attached to the home, and the memories it holds for them. They don't want to be reminded that the home will probably be hammered down and reforged; so best not to mention any renovations you plan to do.

How do you know if a viewer likes your house?

How do I present my house to sell?

How much is a garden worth?

The size of the “garden premium” varies wildly across the capital, but a straw poll of agents suggests outdoor space could add up £90,000 to your home's value in London. “With flats the premium is around £30,000 to £50,000 for a one- or two-bedroom garden flat,” says Manderson.

How much is a large garden worth?

Our most recent analysis of the relationship between garden size and house prices reveals that buyers are paying around £424,000 for an average 1,200 sq ft house (a typical three bedroom home) with a large garden, compared to £260,000 for one with the smallest sized garden.

What adds the most property value to your home?

How much does a garden increase house price by?

Gardens are highly sought-after and having one can increase your property's value by as much as 16%, according to The AA. Changes in buyer wish lists also mean gardens are more of a priority since the Covid-19 pandemic, with 63% of buyers saying they wanted a bigger garden in their next home.

Can I take plants from my garden when I sell my house?

A: Broadly speaking the answer is yes – as long as you have your buyer's agreement. However, the very fact that you're asking the question suggests that you haven't! In this sense, garden plants are treated in very much the same way as any other fixtures and fittings associated with a property.

How much does garden affect house prices?

Gardens increase the value of London homes – hugely

Back in 2019, Foxtons already reported that city buyers would pay up to £50,000 more for a property with a garden, with nearly 70 per cent saying that a garden was the most important feature to them when looking for house.

Why is my house getting no viewings?

Your house may not be getting many showings because of its over-elevated price. Of course, you want to earn a good amount from your property, but pushing above the reality of the market is likely to lead to a “stalemate” situation between you and potential buyers.

Do estate agents set up fake viewings?

Lying about viewings is one of the common estate agent tricks of the trade. You may be told a property you're interested in has had more viewings than it really has to give the impression it's highly sought-after. Or they may book back-to-back viewings to make it look popular and so you feel under pressure to act.

How soon after viewing a house do people make an offer?

To summarise the question, how long after a viewing should you expect an offer, there are no set times, but interested parties are likely to make an offer within the same week.

How long should a house viewing take?

A typical house viewing lasts an average of 30 minutes, so don't necessarily expect to find out everything on your first visit. You might not be the only person viewing the property, so try not to hang around too long, although the estate agent is likely to usher you out before you get the chance.

Do I need to bring anything to a house viewing?

Not just of an entire room or corridor but of small details like fixtures and fittings, window frames, and boilers. Bring a friend or family member. It's easy to get carried away and miss important things when viewing a house or to get caught up in what you might do to it.

Do you knock on the door for a viewing?

Please don't knock on the door. We organise a specific time with the tenants to view the property – and we all know there's nothing worse than someone arriving earlier than expected! One of our agents must be present for safety reasons, plus we are then on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Which month is best to sell a house?

Late spring — specifically, the month of May — is the best time to sell a house.

How can I make my house look expensive to sell?

Why is my house so hard to sell?

Your home may not be as attractive as the comparable homes you're competing with in your area. You may not have enough photos, or enough quality photos, to attract interest in your home. You (and your agent) may not be doing enough marketing to sell your home, or maybe you're marketing at the wrong times.