Spring! Time to make a move.

Spring is considered a great time of the year to sell a property. The weather is mild, the days are longer, the gardens are blooming and the mood out there is generally more positive, upbeat and energetic. If you are looking to put your home on the market right now, we can help! Starting with a few timely tips to give yourself the best chance at ‘Spring success’.

1. Get a professional appraisal

Here at Barfoot & Thompson, our team has access to the latest sales data in your area, so we are perfectly placed to assess the value of your home and let you know where it sits in the current market. Appraisals are pressure-free and come with zero obligation.

2. First impressions last

Ramp up your home’s street appeal by giving it an exterior once-over! Trimmed lawns, tidy gardens, clean paintwork and water blasted concrete and fences make all the difference when attracting a buyer to your home. A little front door decor can also entice the visitors in. Try a fresh new welcome mat, or a big potted plant for that added dash of charm.

3. Refresh, declutter and clean

Nothing says ‘buy me’ like a fresh, clean and gleaming interior. It is also a good idea to remove any clutter from your spaces and pack away personal items (e.g. family photos), as a more neutral environment helps potential buyers visualise themselves living there. New carpet is always an option if you’re looking for an instant refresh. And if you are painting the walls, remember, many new owners want to walk into a calm space. So perhaps sidestep the bolds and consider a palette with muted tones, such warm whites or beiges.

4. Check off that 'to-do list'

Embrace your inner DIY-er and tackle those niggly repairs you’ve been putting off, like paint chips or scrapes, plaster cracks, leaks, rusty or squeaky hinges, cracked glass and other things that people will notice.

5. Breathe in, breathe out

It’s super important to neutralise any odors that may turn off potential buyers as they walk into your home. Pet smells and litter boxes, rubbish bins or rich food smells can be offset by opening windows, using air purifiers, baking fresh from the oven (yes, that old cliché!) or lighting a scented candle.

6. Consider home staging services

While this is not essential, it can be a quick and effective way to boost your home’s appeal and enhance the Open Home experience. A small investment in that ‘designer touch’ now, can pay off later.

For more advice on selling through Spring, contact the team at Barfoot & Thompson. This is our area of expertise, and there are many ways we can help.