Don't underestimate how much a beautifully presented garden can sway buyers and help you clinch a great price for your home.
When it comes to getting your home ready for sale, there's a lot to do. But in your effort to get the interior of your home 'just right', don't forget about another key asset – your garden.
If you're lucky enough to have outdoor space in the form of a garden, patio or courtyard, treat it like any other room in your home. Spend time ensuring buyers see it at its very best, especially if they'll be viewing it in the spring or summer months.
Preparing your garden for viewings
The good news is that all the rules that apply to prepping the inside of your home for sale also apply to the exterior.
Declutter
Ensure your garden and side access aren't dumping grounds for all the items that you can't accommodate indoors. Take any junk or rubbish to the tip, and store away toys, pet accessories, bikes and garden equipment.
D.I.Y.
Trim hedges and shrubs, remove weeds and sweep up leaves. Fix any broken fence panels and wobbly paving stones. Freshen things up by giving tired garden furniture a lick of paint and slippery decking a jet wash and scrub.
Layout & Presentation
A survey found that 71% of people use their garden for relaxation and 53% for alfresco dining.
Dress your garden for success by adding an outdoor dining table and chairs, or garden seating (if you don't have them already). Some visible lighting can also help to create a feeling of ambient space that a would-be buyer would like to enjoy.
Also, consider adding some bright blooms if you feel your garden could do with some added colour (the cottage garden look is always popular).
Clean Up
If you have a dog, always give the garden a once-over before a viewing to ensure that all poop has been picked up. You will be amazed how many people don’t do this and can have disastrous consequences.
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