Looking to sell? March is the ideal time, experts say

You might know how to stage the interior of your house, but have you thought about buyers viewing your social media?

If you’re considering selling your home, you might want to put it on the market in March. Recent research from Rightmove (rightmove. co.uk) has found March typically has the highest number of buyer enquiries per property for sale – meaning competition is strongest and you might have the most luck selling your house.

And things are certainly moving quickly in real estate, the research also shows.

At the moment, buyers are finding a home in 39 days, compared to the average of 59 days over the past five years.

But don’t worry too much if you don’t think you’ll be ready to put your house on the market in March, since the research found April is the next best month for sellers.

If you are planning to sell your property, one thing you might not have considered is making sure your social media is in order.

“Sellers should consider a tidy up or lockdown of social media,” advises Jonathan Rolande from House Buy Fast (housebuyfast.co.uk).

“Estate agents and house sellers increasingly check out buyers – so those purchasing a property might well do the same.”

It might seem counterintuitive – after all, you’re selling a house, not yourself – but Rolande adds: “People are much more likely to buy from someone they like, rather than someone who posts very extreme or offensive views on social media.”

He also advises: “Never write about house viewing experiences on social media.

“It might put people off wanting to come and view your home, if they fear they could end up being posted about online.”

So before you put your property on the market, take the time to make sure your social media accounts also look their best because it may help you sell!