Love really is in the air when it comes to
buying property, as it's been revealed that 56% of Brits made an offer on a
home simply because they fell in love with it.
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, a
survey by My Home Move has revealed that women fall in love with a property
more easily than men. Some 59% claiming that it was the reason for choosing a
property, with men slightly less at 51%.
There are several factors which can encourage
potential buyers to fall in love with a home, and if Southampton and Portsmouth
property sellers are savvy, then they will ensure that theirs is marketed
towards enticing those buyers.
Unsurprisingly, according to the study, the
number one factor which can encourage a buyer to fall in love is a property’s
location, which, like love, is outside of a seller’s control.
However, there are things you can do to tap
into a buyers' requirements and expectations.
When a buyer arrives for a viewing, explain
the location and its surroundings, including transport links and access to
local amenities.
For those purchasing Southampton and
Portsmouth property, it's worth letting them know of the great transport links
we have to the capital, as well as both cities' close proximity to the New
Forest National Park and South Downs National Park.
Property price is the second most popular
factor causing buyers to fall in love with a home. This should remind you how
crucial it is that your property is priced correctly and current market
conditions are taken into account – something an estate agent like ChimneyPots is useful
for.
Our professional property experts can provide
you with an accurate valuation, but in the meantime if you’d like to discover
how much your property could be worth in an instant, then obtain a free online property valuation today.
When buyers come to view your property, it’s
also worth informing them not only of the price that it is on the market for,
but its potential for growth in the coming years.
No buyer will want to purchase a property
which isn’t expected to see a price rise and this shouldn’t be a problem for
Southampton or Portsmouth buyers as in the last year alone, prices have risen
by over 4% in both locations, according to Zoopla.
It seems us Brits also have an established
love affair with a fantastic garden, after it came third in the list of things
which make buyers fall in love with a property.
Therefore, if you’re marketing a property for
sale with a garden, then you’re on to a winner, but only if it’s in great
condition.
Tidying up the garden may not be your number
one priority throughout the winter months, but it has the potential not only to
increase the price of your property, but to attract more buyers to view your
home.
Mow the lawn, plant some winter-friendly
plants and you’ll ensure your garden is a sure-fire hit with visitors.
Having a superbly designed interior can also
cause buyers to fall in love with your Southampton or Portsmouth home.
Giving your home a fresh lick of paint,
putting down new flooring and updating the fixtures and fittings are all things
which show buyers that you care, while also helping them to envisage living
there in the future.
Ultimately, it is an estate agent’s job to
ensure that plenty of buyers fall in love with your home, and if this sounds
like something you require help with then don’t hesitate to get in touch with the property experts at ChimneyPots
Estate Agents today.
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