House hunters’ new priorities after lockdown
THE PANDEMIC WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A HOME, SAYS
WILL HAVE A LASTING EFFECT ON HOW WE LIVE... AND
VICKY SHAW
HOPING to sell your home soon? You might want to do some research around what buyers are looking for in a property right now.
New trends in the property market have emerged, as home buyers look to make lifestyle changes.
With this in mind, to help advise sellers on small changes they could make to boost their chances of making a sale, Sam Mitchell, CEO of online estate agent Strike, highlights five things buyers are looking for...
OUTDOOR IMPRESSIONS
Four in 10 buyers say they are moving for a bigger garden or outside space, so make sure yours is in tip-top shape. Even raking leaves off the grass will instantly give the space a cleaner look.
GREEN SPACE
Strike sales data suggests there’s been an uplift in people looking to move from urban to rural areas in the past year. While you can’t physically pick up your home and move it to the countryside if you’re based in a city, there may be surroundings, such as attractive nearby parks or other amenities, that you can highlight. If you are in the countryside, highlight any good transport links and estimated travel times.
MORE ROOM TO MOVE
According to a recent survey of home movers by Strike, wanting a bigger home is the number one reason people move.
To showcase what your home can offer, it’s a good idea to strip away some of your furniture where you can, so clutter is minimal and rooms look tidy.
It will help buyers understand how a space will work for them.