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Nationwide research reveals the most
important things to consider when selling a property…
Following a recent report of a reduction in the number of
buyers visiting estate agents, the competition to sell
property is stronger than ever. Nationwide has recently
commissioned a study into what buyers look for in a home,
and offers these top tips to sellers:
Tidy up….it may sound like a simple concept, but a
clutter-free environment can make all the difference. Over
half (55%) of potential buyers say they would find an untidy
house a major turn-off;
Be polite….almost 70% of buyers are most likely to be
deterred by a rude seller or estate agent;
Eliminate smells….75% of people are put off by household
smells made by pets or cigarettes;
Tackle DIY disasters….poor building work or DIY is a big
turn off according to around 90% of potential homebuyers;
Fix those fence panels….over 80% of viewers would think
twice about putting an offer in on a house with a garden
that lacks privacy;
Introduce ‘green’ features….when given the choice between
two properties of a similar size and value, the majority of
homebuyers (82%) claim a house with environmentally friendly
features such as solar panels, has more of an influence on
their decision to buy than an attic room (68%), period
features (63%) or walk-in wardrobes (62%);
Focus on the kitchen….over half (54%) of potential buyers
believe this to be the most influential room when making the
decision to buy;
Ditch the decking…along with Jacuzzis, decking is one of the
features least likely to tempt a potential buyer;
Avoid the summer drought…. choose your time to sell
carefully. The summer season is traditionally slow as people
are away on holiday. Equally, during November and December,
potential buyers are generally too busy preparing for
Christmas to think seriously about moving.
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