One of the most popular times of year for the property market is the summer – longer days, better weather and more holiday time all means it’s prime time for viewings. Putting your property on the market near the summer time can be a sensible move, as you can capitalise on the natural ebb and flow of the market.
Home staging sounds fancy but it’s really about making your property look as good as possible and highlighting all of its assets. This doesn’t mean breaking the bank on renovations, it can be small tweaks and ideas that add something extra. Show your property’s potential and make it as easy as possible for buyers to visuals themselves living their. Let’s look at some simple summer staging tips.
Make the Most of Natural Light
A big plus on your side which definitely doesn’t cost anything, is the amount of natural light you’ll experience in the summertime. It makes your property automatically more vibrant and inviting and will highlight certain areas that might not be as airy and open in the darker months. Keep your blinds and curtains open to maximise on lighting and make extra sure that you’ve cleaned your windows from top to bottom, as buyers notice everything! Lighter fabrics and lighter walls will also make your property look more open.
Natural light literally shines a light on your property and makes it look extra open and brighter.
Showcase Outdoor Living Areas
Garden spaces can be a harder feature to sell in the winter months as they’re never going to be looking at their best and there’s only so much you can do to show it off. Gardens and outdoor spaces will instantly become more attractive and inviting over the summer, so make sure you spruce it up and show it as a relaxing, multi-functional space to enjoy for buyers.
Keep lawns mown, clean up your garden furniture and add some potted plants and flowers to make extra effort.
If you’ve got a patio, it’s worth investing in a bit of garden furniture so that potential buyers can imagine it as an entertaining space.
Keep Your Home Cool and Comfortable
If you’ve got viewings on a particularly hot day then buyers are going to be thinking about whether they could cope with the heat in your property. Keep windows open, perhaps use fans or even invest in solar shading or something more impactful if your house is particularly hot in the summer.
When it’s cool and comfortable, buyers will feel less of a sweaty mess and more likely to make rational decisions in an environment that they can properly explore.
Add Seasonal Touches
You can use some simple ideas to add a bit of seasonal pizzazz to your property. Instead of heavy fabrics and lots of layering, keep things light and airy – use light colours, have fresh flowers on the table.
Using design ideas and tweaks that aren’t too distracting or bold, but create a pleasant summery vibe instead.
Declutter and Simplify
The biggest tip, regardless of the season you’re selling in, is always to declutter. Remove as much tat as possible from your home, as if you make it too messy and personal, it’s hard for buyers to see all of its great features and the space on offer.
You want people to be able to easily navigate a property and imagine their own stuff in places, instead of seeing yours everywhere!
Create Curb Appeal
First impressions always count and none more so when selling a property. The exterior of your home has got to be tidy and decluttered too, so do some weeding, get any repairs done and a fresh coat of paint where necessary.
Hanging baskets, planting and a freshly painted door are just a few ways to make a property look looked after and inviting.
Small changes can make a big difference, and the summer is the perfect time to show off your property.
For more advice and info about selling in the summer, get in touch with our team at Home EA today.
