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A garden outside a house with a lot of flowers and plants

“Didn’t you have a garden?!”

On HomeTruths we have talked about how seasonal photography can make your advert look dated and out of season. What if you also make big changes to your home, and don’t change the photography? A fatal error! While it i... Read more
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Targeting female buyers via social media

Recently we discussed how marketing your home for sale via social media can work wonders to sell your home. Success stories have proved its effectiveness, especially the story of Betsy Talbot, who proved that by networ... Read more
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6 Things to do before every viewing

When you first put your home on the market, you may have gone to great lengths to make sure it looked its absolute best for each and every viewing. Flowers, freshly laundered bedding, sparkling windows and the dog out of... Read more
A fireplace with a kettle above it

Where’s the fire?

Do you have a real fire? At this time of year, you may not want to spend the time or effort lighting it for viewings. Not to mention the mess….. Try this instead: clean out the grate, then fill it with chunky church ca... Read more
A house with a modern front door. Two plants on front and a glass window

Show your front door some love!

When you’re selling your home, first impressions are imperative. Research suggests it takes only seconds to decide if we like a house, and at least five of them are spent by buyers waiting at the front door for it to b... Read more
At a garden with Monsigny wine and a plant above a wooden table

‘Butterflies’ parking and other don’ts

What kind of car do you have?  Is your driveway garnished by a gleaming Mercedes or understated Audi?  Perhaps you figured your estate agent’s car was more appealing to show off your home, so he left his BMW on show ... Read more