Selling your home can be a challenging process. Even when you call on the services of a skilled and experienced local estate agent like Spencer Harvey, the process can be difficult. However, there are ways in which you can improve the likelihood of selling your home in an effective manner, and if your property has key features that buyers want to see, you can maximise the chances of a fast and effective sale.
Each individual or household is different, and every prospective property buyer has their own taste and opinions, but there are some property features that crop up time and time again on the wanted list of buyers. As a vendor, you need to know what buyers are looking for because this information helps you present the property in the most appropriate way.
Homeowners want to feel warm and comfortable
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that most buyers want to find a home that is warm and comfortable. This means features like central heating and double glazing are in great demand from buyers. If your home has these features, you have a great starting point for selling your property.
Of course, it is 2018 and a lot of homes have double glazing and a dependable heating system, but even so, there are ways in which you can stand out from the crowd. If you haven’t already invested in a smart heating thermostat, it makes sense to do so. These systems allow homeowners to better manage their heating systems, lowering energy bills and the amount of energy that is used and wasted around the home.
With buyers’ keen to save money and more people looking to have an environmentally friendly home, this feature is growing in importance, and it could help you sell your home. Another way to make your home more appealing is through adding cavity wall insulation. Any act which lowers energy usage while improving heat retention will appeal to buyers and make your home more attractive.
Security is an attractive feature in a home
Security is also essential for prospective buyers and there are some features that make a home seem more secure. With windows and doors being the most common point of entry in a break-in, you want to ensure that these features are robust and dependable. Improve these areas before placing your home on the market and you’ll find many buyers are happier to see what you have to offer.
As an additional feature, why not consider installing or adding external lights to your property. More lights outside will allow you to enjoy your garden area in the evening, but it will also decrease the likelihood of opportunistic break-ins. A simple and cost-effective installation of garden lights can make your home much more appealing to a buyer, offering a tremendous return on a modest investment.
As Stockport property specialists, we are here to make a difference, and if you want to sell your home, we can help. If you are looking for assistance in this area, give Spencer Harvey a call on 0161 480 8888 or send us an email at info@spencerharvey.co.uk. For a free valuation please visit: https://www.spencerharvey.co.uk/valuation-enquiry.html