Property owners who want to move house should not wait any longer to get on the market, as spring is an ideal time to attract buyers.
For a start, this is when the sun is shining, the skies are blue and the flowers are in bloom. Therefore, not only do people tend to be in a better mood, but the house is likely to look its best surrounded by colourful florals and freshly mowed lawns.
What’s more, photos that are taken in the springtime look significantly more appealing than those taken during the autumn or winter when the sky might be grey and the house appears darker. So a house shot on a bright sunny day will stand out on an estate agents’ website.
At the same time, the longer daylight hours makes it easier for people to fit in viewings, as they can still see the property clearly after work. This means they are more confident they have had a thorough look at the exterior, as well as had enough natural light to see every blemish indoors.
Lots of families will also want to get their house views out of the way before the summer holidays. This is either because they plan to go away or they have kids to entertain, which means they will struggle to make viewings or stop them from making a mess while people look around the house.
It is also appealing for homebuyers to think they might be in their new abode by summer, as everyone looks forward to their first barbecue or being able to make the most of the garden before winter sets in. Therefore, it is a popular time to look for a house, especially for families.
Let’s not forget about moving day either. Nobody really wants to have a torrential rainstorm on the day all their possessions are being carted around, so being able to complete on a property before the colder months can be really appealing for those keen on avoiding bad weather when they move.