The good news is that we’re past mid-winter… But there are still some cooler months to get through between now and spring. One of the joys of living in Marlborough is the fabulous outside lifestyle that is afforded. Outdoor elements have a natural appeal to us as humans. Earthy elements help us to feel relaxed and calm. But if you’re selling in the winter months, how do you show the benefits of that outdoor lifestyle to prospective purchasers? That’s easy bring the outside in!

If you’re selling in the cooler months here are four ways that you can create a naturally inspired home that will show off the great Marlborough outdoors lifestyle, even in winter!

• Room(s) with a view:

  Sounds obvious! But all too often it’s easy to overlook your outside spaces in winter. While, many prospective buyers will be concentrating on the warm, cosy feel of the inside of your home. Others will want to imagine themselves enjoying the garden in the summertime. Make sure that your outside spaces look attractive from the inside of your home. Leave some pots and planters with winter colour suitably positioned so that they are visible from the inside of your home. If you have overgrown bushes or damaged fencing, tidy them up! Bring the outdoors in by allowing your buyers to enjoy views of landscaping, planted areas or garden seats.

• Airy-Fairy:

  Shortly before a viewing, open the windows wide and let in the fresh air! But, this needs to be timed well. The last thing you want, when you’re selling in winter, is for your house to feel cool. If it’s just too cold to do this, seduce your viewers senses by other means. Choose home fragrances that are naturally inspired by the great outdoors, check out the range from our good friends at Thomas’s Department Store.

• Say it with flowers:

  Bring life into your home by investing in a few well-placed houseplants or fresh flowers! If you have a worrying habit of killing off your houseplants, then it’s time to rejoice you can now fake it ’til you make it! The lovely Alex Fulton has added a fabulous range of General Eclectic realistic artificial plants to the AFD Store.

• Forage for frills:

  There’s nothing quite like a trip to the beach, even in winter time. So, head off on a treasure hunt with the family. Carefully used pebbles, shells, jars of beach sand and driftwood can be fashioned into beautiful and inspired home decor that will help to bring the outside in.

At Bayleys Marlborough our agents have a wealth of combined experience, and can offer lots of tips and advice to help you prepare your home when you’re selling in winter.

If you’re thinking of selling contact us today for a free property appraisal.

Are you selling your Marlborough home? If you answered, yes, you probably know how important it is to have it looking its best for open homes. But nobody wants to spend a fortune! So in this article, we’re going to share some low-cost home staging tips and tricks.

Five ways to perfect home staging like a pro, and sell your Marlborough property!

1. Start packing before you have sold.

   Clearing the clutter will make your property seem more spacious and therefore more desirable. If you have built-in wardrobes, consider packing some of your out of season clothes and storing the boxes in a garage or lock-up. Leaving your cupboards half-full will automatically convince your prospective purchasers that your home has copious amounts of space!

2. Low-cost linens

   Investing in brand new towels for kitchens and bathrooms, and new linen in the bedrooms, will give those rooms a top-notch look. When it comes to home staging, nobody wants to spend money unnecessarily. The good news is that you can take all these items with you when you move.

3. Get a handle on things

   Good looking kitchens and bathrooms help to sell a home. But if your units look a little outdated, you don’t need to go to the expense of replacing them. Wash them down, or repaint. Then replace the handles with something funky and modern for a brand new look. Check out the range on Etsy.

4. Set the scene…

   … Or at least the table. A half layed table will allow your potential buyers to visualise how a dining and entertaining space will work for them. You don’t need to lay-up for a three course meal, but some place mats, and a fruit bowl centrepiece will work wonders.

5. All hail the hallway

   A well-appointed entrance way offers your prospective purchasers a warm welcome. But it can do more! If you have a sizeable hall, think about adding an armchair or a small desk and chair. By dressing dead spots, like generous halls, landings or passages, you’ll be adding a sense of usable space. There’s a fine balance between conveniently usable and crazy cluttered, so take care not to overfill these spaces.

At Bayleys Marlborough our agents have a wealth of combined experience, and can offer lots of tips and advice to help you with home staging, ensuring you achieve maximum value for your property.

If you’re thinking of selling contact us today for a free property appraisal.

So you’ve decided to put your property on the market… Perhaps you’ve already made an offer on a new home, and you’re raring to move in. Whatever the reason behind your decision to sell you probably don’t want to hang around. Here are five ways to sell your property faster…

Clear the clutter – We’ve written about de-cluttering in previous blog articles because it’s important! Having a good clear out will make your property more attractive to potential purchasers, but it’s also something that makes your eventual move easier, so it’s a #winwin situation.

Repair the rooms – In most family homes there’s always the odd unfinished job. It’s easy to live with the odd wonky cupboard door or broken tile. But if you’re viewers spot these minor defects, it’s natural for them to assume that there may be more problems lurking beneath these surface issues.

Scrub up your surfaces – We’re talking all your surfaces! Grotty grout is a sure fire way to turn off a prospective purchaser, so check out the GroutPro website for help. Every season is Spring cleaning season when you’re hoping to sell your property faster, so scrub, rub and scrub some more!

Grow your garden – We know… You can’t actually make your garden bigger than it is, but do make the most of what you have, because kerb appeal is really important when it comes to selling your property faster. At this time of year, make sure that leaves are raked, and give your fences a little TLC, with a coat of Cuprinol. Power washing your paved or decked areas can give your outside spaces a new lease of life.

Book up Bayleys Marlborough – Our award-winning team bring many combined years of experience in real estate that provide you with a unique qualitative and competitive edge. You will benefit from a personalised and professional service that recognises your unique needs. We’ll showcase your listing to the widest possible buyer audience, while also practising targeted marketing, so we find you the right kind of buyers.

Contact us today for a free property appraisal.