Spring is traditionally the best time to sell your home, with properties listed during this period tending to have shorter than average sell times compared to other months of the year.
Recent research carried out by Rightmove, the UK’s leading online property portal, showed that February and March are the best times to list your home with the highest number of homes – almost 70% – listed in these months making it to completion.
There are many reasons why selling now makes sense including families looking to move before the new school year, improved weather for viewing, better kerb appeal with Spring gardens on show and improved natural light for viewings.
Benefits to Selling in Spring
- Higher Buyer Demand: Spring is an ideal time for families to move, allowing them to be settled into their new home before the start of the new school year.
- Better Weather: milder temperatures and longer daylight hours make it more pleasant for buyers to view properties.
- Kerb Appeal: a study by HomeOwners Alliance found that 68% of buyers said their perception of a property was swayed by initial impressions. Green lawns, flowers and plants and natural light all create a favourable first impression and make homes more attractive.
- Market Momentum: The Easter break offers more opportunity to view property, creating a market buzz that continues throughout the season.
Getting Your Home Ready for Spring Selling
- Appearances are everything: create an inviting entrance and enhance kerb appeal by tidying the garden, place potted plants around the property and add some fresh paint to fences and sheds.
- Neutral Colours and Clean Lines: Bold colours and highly personalised décor can alienate buyers. Creating a ‘blank canvas’ or move-in ready’ appearance allows viewers to imagine their own belongings in the wider space.
- Declutter & Deep Clean: make spaces feel larger and brighter by having a clear out or move unnecessary items into storage. A deep clean also helps.
- Lighten up: clean the windows, open curtains and windows and add fresh flowers to make everything look brighter.
Free Marketing Photography Offer!
At Northwood, we are currently offering free marketing photography for anyone who signs up to sell their home with us! If you are thinking of selling a property in Banchory, Aboyne, Ballater or wider Deeside get in touch with Northwood Owner Laura Mearns or Banchory Branch Manager Mandy Anderson on 01330 700772, or email the team for more information at [email protected]
You can also pop into the office at 57 High Street, Banchory – we would love to see you!
