Friday 19 August 2016

The Secrets to Selling your home in Autumn

The Secrets to Selling your home in Autumn


Autumn is extremely popular with sellers and buyers alike, with so many properties on the market you’ll need to stand out!  I’ve listed some of my amazing secrets to a successful sale in September and October.
When we think of Autumn we think of trees shedding leaves, cooler breezes, sales, harvest, shorter days.  The heating comes on in the morning, showers are warmer and walks are cooler.  We love hearty meals and cosy nights in. 
Your buyers feel exactly the same, it’s your job to show them how cosy, warm, cheerful, delightful and perfect your property is for them.  Let’s uncover my secrets:


Lights and lamps

As the nights draw in and the days get darker and shorter the light I your home becomes much more important.  Scrap your old energy bulbs and opt for brighter LED or halogen ones.  A crystal clear light will shine much brighter.  Use lighting well in the home, task lighting, mood lighting and uplifting dark corners works for an instant update and cosy feel.  Install under counter lamps in a kitchen and a cream silk shade on a lamp in the hallway.  Your buyers will love the gentle lights and be able to see the rooms in all their glory.

Fires

Light them!  A log or multi fuel burner not only feels cosy and warm but smells like autumn. The crackling of the wood burning will entice them into the heart of the home and they’ll never want to leave

Colours

Cosy colours is a great way to warm up a cool room.  If you have North facing rooms and those with hard floors need extra warmth injecting, try soft red, rich burgundy’s, muted biscuits, burnt oranges with some olive greens.  Pro tip:  Keep the deeper shades to your accessories, you home will still feel big.



A softer touch

Your duvets will be changed for heavier winter ones.  Try thick duck feather ones, that feel plump and bouncy, duck feather pillow inners for a luxurious feel.  Add texture too,  Mongolian fur cushions to suit and thick velvet, with a mohair throw across your blanket box or foot stool for an instant cosy feel.  The best part is – you can take these with you when you sell.

Autumn Props

Harvest in autumn is always big news, display fresh veg in baskets in the kitchen ready for a hearty soup.  Use twigs of twisted hazel, and autumn berries in your vases with warm coloured flowers to brighten up your décor.

Get the best photographs

Ensure your outside photographer is booked for midday.  As the sun doesn’t get as high in the sky you’ll need to avoid long shadows. The closer to midday the better the picture.

Are you ready for sale? I have a great checklist you can try for yourself to ensure you are prepped and ready to go. Here it is just for you.   

I’m Victoria, I love September, the cosy nights and the crisp mornings, what do you love best?

Have a great day


Victoria

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Why is September a great time to Sell your home?


Why is September a great time to sell your home?

September is often awash with properties.  It’s a time to reflect and plan for the coming new year. 

Why is it so popular?




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Schools

The schools are back, the routine is back for many families and extended families now childcare is no longer required, it’s time for a new routine.  Do you have children?  I know with mine, it’s pretty hard to keep tidy while they are off and when they go back to school it’s a little light relief.  A time to plan and put together schedules, bedtimes, work times get back to the norm. 



Great Weather

September often sees some great weather, it’s still warm, trees are still green and the grass is still growing. Your house will still be looking great, the photographs will still capture that summer sunshine and viewings will more than likely still have a high chance of getting the best of the weather.

Holidays are over

For most, Holidays are scheduled in July and August, this means your viewers will be more available to view.  No more holidays getting in the way of sales, surveys, solicitors duties.  Sales agreed in September can be much quicker with everyone looking to complete before the cold weather sets in

New Home for Christmas

Imagine sitting in front of your new log burner, in the living room of your dreams with your 6 foot real tree in the corner of your home.  That’s right, sell right in September and you could have your dream Christmas with your family round the dinner table in your new home.




Plenty of choice

As September dawns and many people will be looking to move you’ll have a much bigger choice.  It’l be much easier to find your ideal next home.

Earlier nights

That’s right, this is always attractive as when the nights are longer your viewers can’t view too late into the evening.  That means they’ll come during working hours, so you’re normal daytime routine isn’t disturbed!

Here’s a great reason for selling in the slightly less sunny months – the sunshine won’t show up the dust as much!!  Ever sat in a room with the sun streaming through the window and all you can see is the dust on the surface and you’ll have only dusted the day before! Unless it’s a super bright day you ca get away with it. 

September is such a great month to sell, why don’t you download my selling checklist for an Autumn sale click here to get your free copy

Until Next Time


Victoria



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