We all know that selling your home is an anxious process and selling in very hot weather of the sort we have been experiencing in recent weeks presents its own special challenges. So here are a few tips to help:-
- Kerb Appeal
I am a firm believer in the importance of kerb appeal, if your property doesn’t look attractive from the outside potential buyers won’t want to view. In the hot weather the difficulty is maintaining the attractiveness of your outside space. We have been urged by the water companies to avoid using sprinklers and hoses so watering lawns is a dilemma. However, it is easy to recycle water from washing to water plants and hanging baskets. Water first thing and last thing to reduce evaporation and dead head flowers that are past their best. The latter not only means the plant will continue to look good but will also encourage news flowers. On a positive note, when there is no rain forecast it is easy to create an attractive seating/ dining area and not worry about leaving furniture and accessories out. No matter how big or small your outside space it’s rare that you can’t find room for a bistro set. Dress seating with cushions and throws and try a pot of herbs on the table.
- Cool & Fresh
The temperature inside a property can make a difference to the success or otherwise of a viewing. If a property is too hot or too cold viewers won’t want to linger. This can mean that they don’t have time to properly consider a property and how it could work for them. In hot weather, if doors and windows have been closed the atmosphere for viewers can be quite stifling and uncomfortable. Leave windows open if only a small amount and try to ensure that there is a through draught. If your agent is conducting the viewing ask them to arrive a little early so that they can open windows ahead of the viewers arriving. 
- Dress Appropriately
We dress according to the weather and so should our homes. One of my favourite activities is to change the accessories in my home with the change of seasons. Not only is this a change in itself but it creates a different feel in the room. In the cooler months we want to create an environment that is warm and cosy so I would use fur or woollen throws and cushions in fabrics such as velvet or chunky knits that I can snuggle up with. In hot weather I change these to lighter weight fabrics such as cotton and linen. Change colours as well – from darker to lighter. These changes will make a room feel more light and airy and quite simply, more appropriate for the weather. You can also change your curtains in the same way.
Adding a jug or vase of summer flowers is always a nice touch .
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