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Nobody scrutinises your home quite as much as a potential buyer, whether it’s the first time they visit or when they return for a second look if they’re considering making an offer.
Most homes have a few odd jobs to fix, and we’re all guilty of finding short-term workarounds that eventually lead to forgetting there was ever an issue.
Usually, that’s okay. But when you’re selling, a list of even small repairs can prevent buyers from making an offer, resulting in delays to your move and potentially losing you a home you’d set your heart on.
With that in mind, we’ve created this guide on the critical details sellers overlook but buyers always notice. And for easy digestion, we’ve broken them down into the following five categories:
So, how do you think your home holds up? Let’s take a closer look to see if you’re already fit for the property market in Cheshire, or whether there’s anything you’ve missed and how to put it right.
No less than 54% of buyers judge homes from the outside, and in as little as 30 seconds, which gives you a short and decisive window to set your viewings up for success. Start with the following checks.
It’s all about putting buyers in the right frame of mind. A home that looks well cared for outside is one they’ll be excited to further explore, without lingering suspicions of hidden costs after they move in.
The air inside your home has a profound impact on the energy of viewings. Smell is the first thing buyers notice, and what they’ll remember longest, but it’s not just aromas that affect their reactions.
Bonus tip: house plants are proven to improve air quality, and you can add a fragrant and positive lift with naturally scented reed diffusers, botanical candles, or freshly cut flowers.
Nobody truly looks forward to decluttering, clearing out cupboards, or cleaning. And yet, while none of them will ever top the fun charts, they all make a massive difference to your sale. Here’s why.
Still resisting? Well, since you’ll need to empty your home when you move, try treating decluttering as early packing, with the double bonus of adding thousands in value and speeding up your move.
It may sound obvious, but there’s absolutely no benefit to making your home feel darker, smaller or scruffier when you’re trying to sell, so check if any of the following could be spoiling your chances.
Simply put, buyers are drawn to homes that feel bright, spacious, and loved. So, maximising natural light, creating an open layout, and addressing visible wear and tear is a supremely smart use of your time.
Just like you’d always test drive a used car to feel happy with how it performs, buyers want to check that things work before spending hundreds of thousands of pounds on a home, so expect them to:
Minor fixes now can prevent awkward moments during viewings and reinforce the impression of a well-cared-for home, reassuring buyers that they’re making a wise, stress-free investment.
We’d love to be your fresh pair of eyes and offer constructive recommendations to increase your home’s value, highlight its unique selling points, and remove potential roadblocks.
Call us on 01565 318 622 or message us at enquiries@lordandporter.com to chat about the property market in Cheshire, talk through your moving plans, and start turning them into reality.