How to Sell Your Home Using Your Garden
Lots of people dream of having a home with a spacious, stunning garden that they can relax in – especially those who have always lived in flats or small homes without much outdoor space. Having a big garden can be beneficial in many ways, allowing you to get outside more for your mental health and well-being, eat more meals outside, have more parties and gatherings at your home, and grow your own herbs, flowers, and even vegetables. So, it’s no surprise that when looking for a new home to buy, a nice garden is often at the top of the list for many house-hunters.
If you already have a home with a garden and are thinking of putting it on the market for sale, then spending some time improving the garden can be one of the best ways to add more value to your home and create a huge selling point. Keep reading for some of the best things that you can do to add more value to your home using your garden.
Create a Covered Area
Creating somewhere in your garden that can be used all year around whatever the weather is a great idea if you want to use your outdoor space to add value to your home and grab the interest of potential buyers. Gardens are great in the summer, but not so much in the winter when it’s cold and wet outside. Creating a space like a pergola or a lean-to with a roof made from strong corrugated roofing sheets or plastic roof sheets can be a great way to add more value to your home and stand out from the crowd to potential buyers. You can create a simple sheltered outdoor space or add lots of features like lighting, heating, or even an outdoor kitchen. Shop polycarbonate sheet products and more for your project at Clear Amber Shop.
Tidy Up and Weed
If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on big garden projects, then simply making it look as nice as possible can make a difference and have more of an impact on potential buyers. While it might not add actual value to your home, having a good tidy up of your garden and removing any weeds will make sure that it is easy for buyers to see its potential. While it might be a big job, especially if you have been putting it off for a while, it’s essential to ensure that the full potential of your home is shown, and viewers aren’t put off by the prospect of facing a huge job.
Create a Seating or Dining Area
Whether or not your garden gets a lot of sun, it’s a good idea to make the most of any sunshine that you do get by adding somewhere for seating or dining, like a patio or decking area. You may want to consider kitting it out with garden furniture like a table and chairs, an outdoor sofa and a parasol – just make sure that if you plan to move soon, you get something that’s suitable for the next garden you’ll be taking it to. This can work wonders for sparking the imagination of your buyers, say experts.
Build an Outbuilding
If you have got the money, time and skills to do some big projects in your garden before showing it off to any potential buyers, then building an outbuilding can be a great idea. If you have the space in your garden, then a garden building can be quite a straightforward project to do compared to interior extensions and renovations. This can be a great way to add some extra space to your home with lots of ideas to consider including using it as an office, a gym, or even a games and entertainment room. What’s even better is that creating a garden building can be done at a fraction of the cost of building an extension on your home.
Create Different Garden Zones
Creating different zones in your garden allows you to demonstrate to potential buyers exactly how they might be able to enjoy it once they have purchased the property and moved in. For example, you could have one zone for outdoor dining and entertaining with an outdoor kitchen, table and chairs, and then in another zone, a vegetable garden area. If you are targeting buyers with kids, then a play area zone is a great option. Consider your garden as an additional room in your home for any potential buyers, which is why you should always show it off as best you can. Different ‘zones’ or ‘rooms’ within the garden, no matter its size, can be a great way to make a good impression.
Get Styling
When it comes to using your garden to add value to your home and ultimately sell to the right buyer, don’t underestimate the power of some clever styling. According to the experts, outdoor furnishing, décor, and even textiles can make all the difference when it comes to how your garden looks and the impression that it can make on your potential buyers. Setting the scene with stylish furniture, accessories, plants, cushions, throws, and other items will make it easier for your buyers to visualise themselves living there.
Repaint
Another simple job that you can do if you don’t have a lot of time or money to spend on improving your garden is some repainting. A fresh lick of paint for fences, other wooden items in your garden, and masonry like walls, steps, and even your patio can make a huge difference. You can get lots of different paint types that are suitable for use outside. If you want to get creative, then there are plenty of ideas to consider such as using stencils to create a pattern to freshen up an old, bland concrete patio. Bear in mind that this is a job best done in the summer months, as you’ll need to be able to keep the paint dry for a couple of days after application.
Add More Privacy
While it might not add value to your home, you might get the interest of more buyers if your garden is as private as possible. Even if you have the nicest neighbours, knowing that people can see you when you are simply trying to relax in the garden can be unsettling. Planting some trees or adding tall fencing to your garden can be an ideal way to make it more private.
Consider Maintenance
Finally, consider the maintenance no matter what you decide to do to improve your garden. Whether it’s adding furniture, new fencing, or planting, consider that your potential buyers might not want a garden that they have to spend a lot of time looking after, so try to aim to make everything as low-maintenance as possible. The key to making your outdoor space more attractive to potential buyers is to ensure that everything looks appealing, without stressing anyone out about the idea of keeping it that way.
If you want to sell your home, then additions to your garden can either raise its value, or simply grab the interest of more potential buyers so that you can make sure it stands out on the market.
