Are you selling your home ? Don't overlook the importance of your garden!
Simply adding a new patio, some new fencing or decking and planting some flowers can make any home more desirable to prospective buyers. So why is your garden important when it comes to selling your home ? Read below why you should focus on your outdoor space before lising your property for sale.
Did you know that there are eight features that can be added to your garden to encourage prospective purchasers:
- A high-quality patio or paved area
- A medium or large shed
- Outdoor lighting
- Water features such as ponds or fountains
- Sturdy decking
- Artificial grass
- Well-designed and attractive garden furniture
Simply adding some or all of these features to your outdoor spaces can have a major positive impact on the desirability of your home without costing the earth. It will show you care about your property.
Most sellers ensure that the inside of their property is clean and tidy before hosting a viewing, and it’s important to extend that attitude to your outdoor spaces too. If your home has a front garden or driveway, it will give any prospective buyer their first impression of your property, and kerb appeal is absolutely vital.
Unattractive hanging baskets full of dead plants, broken garden furniture, and an overgrown lawn will give viewers the impression that you don’t really care about your property and will make them think negatively about it before they even step through your front door. If they have done a ‘drive-by’ beforehand, it could even put them off viewing your home.
No matter how much you spend on adding a new bathroom or kitchen to your home, at some future time, it will probably look outdated. Furthermore, similar kitchen and bathroom designs are found in lots of different houses, but your garden is an individual and creative space that gives you the opportunity to show your own unique flair.
If you want to show character in your property, your outdoor spaces are a great way to do this, although it’s wise to keep your garden refurbishments and renovations to a moderate level when planning a sale, since potential buyers always have a vision of their own for how they’d like the space to look after moving in.
Call our experienced team today who will be happy to chat with you the next steps to take to market your property.
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