1. Curb appeal and making it easy to find.

Outward demeanor means as much with a house as it would with a person. Make sure that your house number is clearly visible from the street where potential buyers will approach from, if they find it easy they will think any visitors they have will also visit easily and that it is a good location to live in. You can boost your home’s approachability by purchasing a stylish new welcome mat, front gate or paint the front door. You only get one chance to make a first impression so make buyers comfortable from the start.

2. Your outside assets

When it comes to summer think lawn maintenance. With a home on the market, there is always pruning to do.  Keep the lawn neat and trim the hedges as buyers drive past all the time. Show that you care about your garden and keep it free from weeds or other debris as that will reflect the care you show about your house overall.

Enhance all of your back gardens best assets. If you’ve got a pool, it is important to keep it clean and stage it as the peaceful, backyard oasis it is. Think more mood lighting and less children’s toys. You can also add a few extra flowers to draw attention to your best areas of the back yard.

Clean your windows and sharpen up your fascias and pipes. Remember summer viewings spend more time outside of the property than in winter so keep it as clean as the inside. 

3. Make a focal point to stand outside and answer questions

Find area of decking or garden that is a natural spot to look back at the house and where an agent can take viewers to answer questions. Set up a well-dressed table and chairs or cosy corner where potential buyers can envision themselves relaxing all summer long.

4. Fall in love with summer.

Embrace summer. Lighten up your home with fresh flowers or other summery accents. Colourful, fresh towels will liven your bathrooms and kitchen and bright pillows will make your family room and bedrooms shine. Remember, when it comes to summer love, first impressions mean a lot.

Let your home’s natural features attract prospective buyers with good staging. Keep them impressed with gardens, cleanliness and summer feelings.