The outside is just as important as the inside when selling your home
The garden is often viewed as an extension of the indoors. As you get ready to put your house on the market, ensure you put as much energy tidying up the outdoors as you do in the indoors. Get rid of any unused outdoor accessories, tidy up, and place things in the garden to suit the interests of people wanting to move into your area. Whether it’s going green or going water-wise, you can make your garden attractive to potential buyers.
Selling a home quickly and for the best possible price is what any property owner wants. However, there are many sellers that don’t factor in all the important parts of getting their property in order. Getting the outside of your house in order is as important as the inside. While South Africans are interested in convenience, and less maintenance, they still love spending time outdoors, and a well-maintained garden could clinch the sale.
Whether your outdoor space is big or small, ensure it is neat and tidy before scheduled viewings begin. A garden completes the property, and potential buyers will consider the outdoor space in their final decision. The first step is to tidy up. Whether you do it yourself, or get the help of a garden service, make sure you no longer have unused equipment lying around, mow the lawn, deweed and cut back any overgrown areas. If you have a pool, make sure that it is clear and sparkling. Don’t forget to neaten up your home’s front verge either. This area will be a viewers first impression of the property, and you’ll want them to be impressed from the start.
The next step is optimise your outdoor space in line with current trends. If you’re in a drought-stricken area such as the Western Cape, install a small JoJo tank, have a pool cover fitted or replace grass with cobblestones. If your property is for sale in the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, for example, perhaps put more focus on green features such as a compost heap, indigenous plants or a bird feeder. The ideas is to create a space viewers can picture themselves owning and enjoying, and an attractive garden will help them achieve this vision.
A garden is often viewed as an extension of the indoor space. If your garden is untidy and falling apart, but your indoor space is neat and modern, viewers will find it difficult to see themselves relaxing in it. Make the best possible impression by taking just as much care outside as you do inside.
