How do estate agents value a unique home? Demystifying the process
We break down the exact process estate agents use to value unique homes.
Valuing unique homes is, well, unique. It’s not as straightforward as listing your typical three-bedroom home. There are a lot more factors...
Successful downsizing – our-step-by-step guide
Are you thinking about downsizing – perhaps moving to a smaller home or apartment? Downsizing comes with many benefits, from less upkeep and lower energy bills and maintenance to a lower initial investment.
If you’ve...
8 Ways to Work with your Estate Agent for the Best Results
So, you’ve picked out your estate agent to help sell your home, but what’s the next step? While for the most part the baton is now with the agent, who’s responsible for keeping the progress of the sale on track, there are...
Style Your Garden to Sell in 6 Easy Steps
What does your garden mean to you? For us, it can be summarised in three simple words: entertainment, enjoyment and peace. With it being such a pleasurable, versatile space, it’s no wonder several studies show that it’s...
Sell Your Home at Easter for a Summer Move
Spring is a wonderful time to sell a home – the buds are budding, gardens are springing into life, and a little bit of sunshine makes everyone’s home look better. Plus, buyers have traditionally always started home...
Wow your buyers! 12 styling tips they’ll love
“Give your home the ‘wow’ factor!”
We’ve all heard this advice from property experts, but what does it mean? And how do you do it? Most importantly, is it worth the time and effort it may cost you?
All...
How saleable is your home? Try our saleability scorecard and see
Selling a home might not be an exact science, but there are a number of factors that will make a huge difference to how successful your sale will be.
Our experience has shown us that homes that sell quickly and for a good...
Thinking of changing estate agents? Our smooth move guide
A great agent will be focused on selling your home at the best price, in a timeframe that suits you. If everything goes well, they’ll put the right value on it, market it effectively, then negotiate and progress your sale so...
Summer selling for an Autumn move
Summer is a great time of year to sell your home. With bright, sunny days, gardens at their greenest and flowers blooming, your marketing photos will look fabulous!
More daylight hours and generally better weather than at...
6 Simple steps to prepare your home for viewings
We know from experience that the better your home looks and feels when potential buyers come to view, the more likely you are to get an asking price offer.
For many people, the decision about whether to buy a home...
Turning browsers into buyers – make sure your online advert stands out
If you’ve ever searched online for a home yourself, you’ll know how many listings there are. The broader your search terms, the more results are going to come up, and then you start scrolling through…
So,...
What to do when your home isn’t selling – 8 steps to boost your marketing
You did it: you found an agent you liked, who loved your home and valued it at a price you were happy with. They put together an impressive marketing plan and the ‘For Sale’ board has been invitingly positioned at the end...