When you’re preparing to sell your home in winter months, don’t relegate your back garden and entertaining area in favour of improvements indoors.
You can make your garden appealing with just a few inexpensive touches that will win over prospective buyers despite the falling mercury.
Two favourite improvements are the installation of a pizza oven and a fire pit – both wonderful additions to enjoy in the winter.
Fire pits are a popular way to entertain during the cooler months without compromising comfort. And who doesn’t love a pizza with maybe a nice glass of red to warm themselves on a crisp winter’s evening? It will win hearts and minds if your target buyers are families.
Specialist kits are available to build a brick fire pit and pizza oven if you’re a DIY enthusiast or don’t want to invest in a professional installer.
As an experienced agency in our area, we know that winter buyers don’t dismiss the importance of a garden and entertaining area even if the weather is grey. So, some careful thought about the layout and features of your entertaining area will add value and get a great cut-through with buyers.
Below, we’ve listed a few more ideas to show the outside of your home in the best way.
Spacious patios
These provide a focal point for your entertaining and can be affordably presented with outdoor settings, and pot plants.
Low-maintenance garden
Some buyers are afraid of the work it takes to maintain a garden. To make sure your garden looks great in winter, plant evergreens or plants with attractive or colourful leaves. Also consider planting trees and shrubs that don’t need constant attention and offer added privacy.
In-ground pools
If you have a pool, make it as neat as a pin even if the weather is cool. Enthusiasts understand their attraction when the days warm up. Ensure no leaves are lying on the pool floor when buyers walk through the property and the area looks like it’s just waiting for a sunny day.
Solar panels
They’re an outdoor feature, too. Many younger buyers appreciate the opportunity to minimise their bills and contribute to environmental sustainability. Don’t install them just to sell the property, as you might not get your money back in time.
If you’re thinking of selling in the next few months, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’d be delighted to discuss price trends in the area, buyer preferences and great marketing strategies to maximise the value of your home even in a cooling market.