Home Inspiration Blog How to make someone fall in love with your property

You are not logged in. Log in / Register

How to make someone fall in love with your property

By Foxtons

View latest articles

First impressions count, whether it be on a romantic date or a property viewing. So, we’ve compiled our top tips for how to get a buyer to fall in love with your property, so that they can pop that very important question... “When can I move in?”

How to make someone fall in love with your property

Kerb appeal

Just as you would don your favourite outfit before meeting that special someone, your property needs to be dressed to impress too.

Before even stepping foot through the door, buyers have started to form an impression of your property. This means that you need to pay close attention to what the exterior looks like.

 property in chelsea

Make sure there are no bin bags lying around and if you have a front garden, present it neatly. A quick trim of the grass, some artfully placed plant pots and a sweep of the path can all help attract a buyer.

Inviting touches

 vase of flowers

Across the threshold, the atmosphere of a property is key to making the viewing a pleasurable experience. Where we would use perfume or cologne on a date, a property can be made to smell attractive with plug-in air freshener, or even baked bread.

Freshly cut flowers and bowls of (in date) fruit on tables can make a property more visually appealing to a buyer, while pulled back curtains and your heating on in the winter at a medium temperature will create a brighter, warmer atmosphere.

Keep it clean

Exactly what it says on the tin! You wouldn’t meet a potential partner unwashed, and just the same can be said for your property. Making the beds and putting in a bit of elbow grease to get those surfaces sparkling will put your property forward in the best possible light.

We’ve already covered the importance of keeping your property free of clutter in our New Year's resolutions for sellers, with the aim of ensuring a buyer is able to see the property rather than the seller’s possessions. At least putting away any miscellaneous objects, if not a bigger clear out, is advisable.

Pet peeves

dog

One of the biggest potential pet peeves of someone viewing your property may be your pet. Although many people love dogs, some buyers might not be as keen. Asking a neighbour or friend to take your pooch for the day may be a safer option.

Odours can also be off-putting. These can come from having a pet and you might not even be aware of them. Washing soft furnishings and limiting the rooms your pet can go into while you're conducting viewings may be necessary.

Also, make sure you don’t have last night’s leftovers out, or overflowing bins, which may make potential buyers associate your property with a not so nice smell.

It’s all about the ambience!

If you follow all of the above, your property should radiate a welcoming ambience that will have potential buyers weak at the knees!

Discover more...

Interested in finding out how much your home is worth? Take advantage of our no fee, no obligation valuation service.

View all articles or sign up for our monthly newsletter

Home inspiration Lifestyle Selling

How much is your property worth?

Get your property valued by a local expert

Get a valuation

X

How much is your property worth?

Get your property valued by a local expert

Get a valuation

How much is your property worth?

Get your property valued by a local expert

Get a valuation

Unlock the true value of your home

Lettings & Property Management

Explore news articles, area guides and interior design trends

Setting the standard in estate agency

We combine best-in-class people and technology to set the standard for service in estate agency

Find your nearest office

Our Services

Setting the standard in estate agency

Our services
Find tenants
Property Management
Specialist services
Short lets
Help being a landlord
Help & Guides
Buy to Let Mortgages
Property inspiration
Blog
Interior Design
Local life
Area guides
Schools
Let's get social