How to sell your home this summer

Want to put your house on the market this summer? Here are our top tips for making the most of the summer months to get the best offer on your property.

Summer is one of the best times of the year to put your house on the market, with wonderful weather, longer days and happier people making it more likely for buyers to come along and snap up their dream home. Here are our top tips on what you can do to make your home more desirable and generate the best price during the summer months.

1 . Capitalise on the busy housing market

Summer is the busiest period for the property market, with early summer being a particularly active period for home buying. However the market tends to slow down in August once the school holidays begin, so make sure to start as early as you can.

2 . Sell in early summer

If you’ve decided to sell your house during the summer months, make sure to put your property on the market as early as possible. If you don’t have it up for sale by the start of July, you’ll be at a disadvantage because of the slowdown of the market. 

You might also find yourself up against houses which didn’t sell over spring, which possibly didn’t sell due to being overpriced, so remember to take this into account when deciding how to price your house.

3 . Boost your house’s summer kerb appeal 

If you want your house to sell fast, then make sure to focus on your kerb appeal. Keeping the outside areas tidy, the lawn mowed and pathways clean will go a long way in making a good first impression.

Try painting your front door, adding plant pots and summer plants to give yourself an edge against your competition. Having a nice garden can help potential buyers image themselves in the home and make them more likely to put an offer on the property.

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4 . Make the most of natural light

Another good reason to sell your home durring the summer is the abundance of natural light. Make sure to let as much light in as you can, with open blinds and drawn back curtains. 

Removing objects from window ledges can also help cover each room with natural light, making your home feel larger and more welcoming. 

The more aesthetically pleasing your home looks the better your estate agents pictures will look, leading to more interest.

5 . Work with a local estate agent

To make the most of your time and improve your chances of selling during summer, working with a local estate agent who knows the area and the local property market is the best decision.

They will work with you each step of the way, advising you on the right price for your home, what changes to make and when the best months to go on the market are.