The experienced estate agents at ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan have written a useful article providing you with top tips for selling your home in Autumn.
Homes can sell quickly in Autumn as people are keen to move in before Christmas.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you are thinking of selling a property in Edinburgh.
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Thinking of selling your home this autumn? It is a
good time of year, with potential buyers longing
to be in their new home by Christmas.
Top tips for selling
in Autumn
It is that time of year again; the nights draw in, sunsets split the sky into
spectacular colours and rich leaves blanket the grass. With all this magic
going on outside, it only makes sense to bring some of it indoors - here are
some tips to transform your home this autumn and show it at its best:
Embrace autumn’s mood with soft and
low lighting, which can create a warm and
comfortable amount of light throughout your
home to complement its features. If your
rooms have a dimmer switch, opt for lower
settings to capture the cosiness of autumn’s
dark evenings. Candles are also a particularly
nice addition to your rooms, grouped together
and lit in time for viewings.
In other areas, a brighter light can work, so
switch up your bulbs. New ‘daylight’ bulbs
in the bathroom or kitchen can transform a
space with a minimal amount of effort and
allow prospective purchasers to see your
home in all its glory. This is so beneficial on a
dull autumn day.
Remember, though, that nothing lights a room
better than natural light. For daytime viewings,
pull the curtains open wide, roll up the blinds,
and let that light flood in. This will also allow
viewers to see the garden or views from the
windows, which can be a real selling point.
As Autumn progresses our focus is switched
from our gardens to our homes and it is
important to show buyers how comfortable
and cosy our rooms are, where we will be
spending a lot of our time over the next few
months. Sofas dressed with warm throws and
cushions help to create a relaxed feel in the
room, with rugs and candles adding to the
ambience. Light your open fire or wood burner,
turn on your heating if need be. Buyers can
then visualise themselves on a dark night,
relaxing with a movie.
One of the best ways to display autumn’s
brilliant hues in your home is through decorative
flowers, foliage, and berries, bringing the
outside in.
It is still incredibly important to maintain your
garden if you are thinking of selling up. Even
if you simply sweep and rake up all the fallen
leaves before people come to view your
property. Spruce up your pots with winter
flowering pansies and some evergreen plants
to keep your entrance looking at its best and
maybe even an autumn wreath on the door.
You can create an autumnal outdoor relaxing
area, with outdoor rugs, heaters, a fire pit, and
weather-resistant furniture, add some warm
throws, cushions, and fairy lights to complete
the look. This will look lovely for an evening
viewing.
23
Thinking of selling your home this autumn? It is a
good time of year, with potential buyers longing
to be in their new home by Christmas.
Top tips for selling
in Autumn
It is that time of year again; the nights draw in, sunsets split the sky into
spectacular colours and rich leaves blanket the grass. With all this magic
going on outside, it only makes sense to bring some of it indoors - here are
some tips to transform your home this autumn and show it at its best:
Embrace autumn’s mood with soft and
low lighting, which can create a warm and
comfortable amount of light throughout your
home to complement its features. If your
rooms have a dimmer switch, opt for lower
settings to capture the cosiness of autumn’s
dark evenings. Candles are also a particularly
nice addition to your rooms, grouped together
and lit in time for viewings.
In other areas, a brighter light can work, so
switch up your bulbs. New ‘daylight’ bulbs
in the bathroom or kitchen can transform a
space with a minimal amount of effort and
allow prospective purchasers to see your
home in all its glory. This is so beneficial on a
dull autumn day.
Remember, though, that nothing lights a room
better than natural light. For daytime viewings,
pull the curtains open wide, roll up the blinds,
and let that light flood in. This will also allow
viewers to see the garden or views from the
windows, which can be a real selling point.
As Autumn progresses our focus is switched
from our gardens to our homes and it is
important to show buyers how comfortable
and cosy our rooms are, where we will be
spending a lot of our time over the next few
months. Sofas dressed with warm throws and
cushions help to create a relaxed feel in the
room, with rugs and candles adding to the
ambience. Light your open fire or wood burner,
turn on your heating if need be. Buyers can
then visualise themselves on a dark night,
relaxing with a movie.
One of the best ways to display autumn’s
brilliant hues in your home is through decorative
flowers, foliage, and berries, bringing the
outside in.
It is still incredibly important to maintain your
garden if you are thinking of selling up. Even
if you simply sweep and rake up all the fallen
leaves before people come to view your
property. Spruce up your pots with winter
flowering pansies and some evergreen plants
to keep your entrance looking at its best and
maybe even an autumn wreath on the door.
You can create an autumnal outdoor relaxing
area, with outdoor rugs, heaters, a fire pit, and
weather-resistant furniture, add some warm
throws, cushions, and fairy lights to complete
the look. This will look lovely for an evening
viewing.