{"id":11967,"date":"2025-05-23T18:25:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T17:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/?p=11967"},"modified":"2025-05-23T18:25:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T17:25:49","slug":"how-summer-sellers-could-boost-their-sale-price-by-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/how-summer-sellers-could-boost-their-sale-price-by-20\/","title":{"rendered":"How Summer Sellers Could Boost Their Sale Price by 20%"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don’t underestimate how much a beautifully presented garden can sway buyers and help you clinch a great price for your home.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

When it comes to preparing a home for listing, there’s a lot to do.<\/p>\n

But in your effort to get the interior of your home ‘just right’, don’t forget about another key asset \u2013 your garden.<\/p>\n

If you’re lucky enough to have outdoor space in the form of a garden, patio or courtyard, treat it like any other room in your home.<\/p>\n

Spend time ensuring buyers see it at its very best, especially if they’ll be viewing it in the spring or summer months.<\/p>\n

Your hard work could pay off substantially, with research suggesting a well-presented garden can boost the property’s value by as much as 20%.*<\/p>\n

Preparing your garden for viewings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The good news is that all the rules that apply to prepping the inside of your home for sale also apply to the exterior.<\/p>\n

Declutter<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Ensure your garden and side return aren’t dumping grounds for all the items that you can’t accommodate indoors.<\/p>\n

Take any junk or rubbish to the tip, and store away toys, pet accessories, bikes and garden equipment.<\/p>\n

DIY<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Trim hedges and shrubs, remove weeds and sweep up leaves. Fix any broken fence panels (buyers place a high value on security) and wobbly paving stones.<\/p>\n

Freshen things up by giving tired garden furniture a lick of paint and grimy decking a jet wash.<\/p>\n

Lighting<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Overgrown trees and shrubs can block sunlight, making outdoor areas feel dingy and unwelcoming. If this is the case in your garden, it’s time to get trimming.<\/p>\n

Also, add solar post lights or string lights to create a cosy atmosphere for out-of-hours viewings.<\/p>\n

Layout and presentation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

A survey found that 71% of people use their garden for relaxation and 53% for alfresco dining.**<\/p>\n

With this in mind, dress your garden for success by adding an outdoor dining table and chairs, or garden seating (if you don’t have them already).<\/p>\n

Also, consider adding some bright blooms if you feel your garden could do with some added colour (the cottage garden look is always popular).<\/p>\n

Clean up<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you have a dog, always give the garden a once-over before a viewing to ensure that all poop has been picked up.<\/p>\n

Looking to list your home this summer? Get in touch with us today to arrange a free valuation.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you know someone who would find this article helpful, please share it with them.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

* Source: Axa Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n

** Source: Barker and Stonehouse survey.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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