There are many benefits to putting your home on the market in the summer time – the warmer, longer days and beautiful weather can often show the property in its best light. But no property is perfect, and there’s a lot you can do to boost your home’s curb appeal so you can get the best price possible.

Here are our top tips for selling your home this summer.

First Impressions

When it comes to property, first impressions last, so it’s important that your home has curb appeal as soon as it goes on the market. Start by looking at your property from the street and then ask yourself – does my home look tired? Is everything clean, tidy and well-maintained, including the garden and driveway? Do any exterior areas need to be repaired, replaced, or spruced up with a lick of paint? Small things such as dirty windows, cracked rendering, overgrown gardens, and broken fencing can collectively make a property look run-down and unwelcoming, ultimately affecting its value and saleability. This is particularly important as potential buyers will likely drive past your home before viewing it to check if it’s worth their time. The same can be said for first impressions when buyers walk through the front door –will they see scuffed walls, stained carpets, dirty bathrooms and lots of clutter? All the little things add up and can make your property appear older and less valuable, so put the time and effort in well before it hits the market.

Photography by Pierre Chatel

Sell The Summer Lifestyle

Buyers will be eager to see the potential of your outdoor spaces over the summer months, so you want everything to look its very best. Essentially, you want buyers to visualise themselves in your home, whether that’s relaxing on a sun lounge alongside the manicured gardens or by the sparkling clean pool, enjoying a drink or barbeque on a balmy evening in a comfortable entertaining area, or playing backyard cricket on the luscious well-kept lawn. You want your outdoor space to look as inviting as possible, so think about introducing some pots with statement greenery and planting colourful flowers in your garden beds. Then, perhaps add a big shady umbrella and a stylish outdoor setting with bright cushions. If you have a swimming pool, it’s likely to be the centrepiece of your backyard, so make sure it is safe, clean and well-maintained.

Photography by Teguh Pratama

Photography by Giorgio Trovat

Keep Inspections Comfortable

When it comes to making inspections comfortable for buyers in the peak of summer, aim for lots of light, super airy spaces and temperature control. If your inspection is held on a hot day, then turn your airconditioning on well before buyers arrive to allow the cool air to flow through all of your rooms – but not too cold, otherwise your buyers will be freezing and uncomfortable. The late afternoon and early evening can be ideal for inspections as the milder temperatures can sometimes create a cool summer breeze, so open the curtains, blinds and doors and allow air to flow through the property well before people arrive.

Photography by Shawn Ho

Photography by Joy AJ

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