We can help ensure your home makes the right impression to potential buyers with these top tips.
So many potential buyers see your property online first and many drive out to take a look for themselves before even deciding whether to book a viewing. The first impression they have of your home could put them off before they have even stepped through the door.
Buyers should be able to walk up your drive or park outside and imagine themselves living in your home, and also be excited to see what is inside. Take a step back and have an objective look at what they will be seeing.
Does the front door look a bit tired and need a lick of paint? Are the bins kept outside? It might be time to put them behind the garden gate. Add a pop of colour with some hanging baskets or some window box flowers. It’s all about ‘kerb appeal’ and that first impression.
It’s time to de-clutter and have a spruce up. It doesn’t have to be expensive, as your taste will almost certainly be different from the buyers anyway, but it’s always worth freshening up some rooms that need that lick of paint.
Make sure your rooms are clutter-free and feel as light and airy as possible – less is more. Mirrors are great for creating a sense of space, and a vase of flowers can add a pop of colour and a lovely scent to a room.
Don’t go overboard on fragrances though as a buyer may think you’re trying to hide a nasty smell! When it comes to kitchens, make sure your surfaces are clean, clear of clutter and smell fresh. That goes for bathrooms too.
Often, too many personal effects can stop a buyer seeing themselves in your home so if you can easily remove some family photos from around the house before a viewing it will make a difference.
Remember your potential buyers may not have pets of their own or be allergic to them so it’s always best to ask a family member or friend to have them whilst there are viewings if possible. Remember to tidy up their beds or cages as well. This will also give the added sense of space.
Does your dining room double up as an office? This is the time to define each room for its own purpose. Seeing a dining table covered in paperwork can make it more difficult for a buyer to see the potential of a range of different living spaces.
This is an important space for potential buyers. If your garden is a bit neglected, make an effort to clear clutter and tidy as much as possible to show the appeal of your outside space.
If you’ve got buyers coming to see your house, this might be the time to go and grab a coffee and leave them be. Let them wander freely around the house with the estate agent.
Smart homes are becoming increasingly important for buyers so smart technology like Hive is something you should consider if it is cost effective to do so.
You should also promote your broadband speed if it is good. Fibre optic speeds are incredibly important for some buyers, especially for those working from home, so shout about it.
If you’ve ever viewed a house, you’ll probably agree that nit-picking is difficult to avoid so make sure small niggles are taken care of too.
When potential buyers are weighing up the merits of your home against others they’ve seen, you’ll want your home to come out on top. So whether it’s a stuck door, lightbulbs that need changing or a leaky tap – get the small niggles sorted.
Alison was fantastic throughout the whole process of securing our next property in Southwold. Friendly, responsive, and genuinely helpful — it made the experience smooth and stress free. Grateful for her support and would happily work with her again!
Alison is calm, efficient and a complete pleasure to deal with. I have rented out my house with her on several occasions now and the same consistent level of service is always provided! If you want an enjoyable rental experience then Alison is top of the list!
Alison at Durants has been so helpful from the start to moving into our property. Nothing is too much trouble for her. She’s such a lovely lady I cannot recommend this estate agents enough. Everything has been so easygoing. We also got a lovely little card and pot plant on moving in. Thank you all so much, especially Alison. Great work, much appreciated.
Alison has spent a great deal of time showing me various properties in the local area. I managed to secure a property which I move into April 2025. The whole process was smooth and very stress free and nothing was too much trouble, best wishes, David
George, August, Toby and Hannah provided a first class service from start to finish. Always polite, easy to get hold of, proactive in calling with updates and happy to give honest, accurate advice. I honestly can’t think of an area in which they could improve their service. Thank you very much, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to family or friends.
Durrants in Harleston made our moving experience easy and hassle free. Staff are very professional always quick to respond. Amber was extremely helpful and polite. Thank you for all what you did.
Excellent customer service. Great communication and really lovely staff to deal with. Thanks so much.
Very pleasant staff. Thorough when ever asked a question. Always quick to reply. Amber was predominantly my point of contact. And as said should I sell again Durrants Harleston would be my no 1 choice of Agency.
I used the Harleston office as a buyer, and was consistently impressed by every member of staff there. Heather, Amber, George, Peter and Joanne – all went above and beyond with nothing ever too much trouble whilst remaining friendly, cheerful and professional. They were all VERY proactive in the face of delays from both sets of solicitors (but particularly mine). These people, each in their own way, are a tremendous asset to the Durrants name and business.
Alisha (and colleagues) at Durrants Southwold office have been nothing but professional. She has been, from the first viewing (of a different property) to the end stage of completion of the house that I bought, very efficient, conscientious, friendly and cognisant of both buyer’s and seller’s needs throughout. I would be very happy to recommend Durrants from my recent experience.
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