With Spring here many will be considering selling their home with a view to moving onto pastures new.
Spring is recognised as a great time to sell, largely because the weather is better, the days are longer, the garden looks brighter and we are all coming out of quasi hibernation, especially this 2021! As with all things, first impressions count and presenting your home well is so much easier on a sunny spring day.
So there is a start for you. In addition, make sure to make ready the following;
If your home has particular features such as an open fire, a large kitchen or a spectacular garden, make sure to present them well. Let the features sell for you.
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