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Sam’s 5 dos and don’ts of moving with children

Moving with children can be a very stressful time. Trying to allow for their schedules, needs and energy levels can be a huge drain on your own time and energy while at the same time, trying to move home – something mo... Read more

3 Reasons why floorplans are fantastic (and 3 tips to make the most of them)

Once the preserve of new builds or stately homes, floorplans are an increasingly useful tool to help sell your house. A simple diagrammatic representation of the footprint of your home’s main floors, the tool helps qui... Read more

What to do when you just aren’t getting any viewings at all

I spoke to a gentleman this week who has had his house on the market for three years. And in that time, he has only had three viewings. Really. He sounded utterly despondent, and no wonder! So what can you do when you ju... Read more

Have you talked to your estate agent recently?

5 Top Tips to keep your estate agent onside. The market is buoyant right now. Properties are selling quickly – mostly. If yours isn’t getting much interest from buyers, you may find that your estate agent has stopped... Read more

Has my house price gone up?

A lovely couple contacted me recently for advice. Let’s call them Paul and Claire. They were thinking of selling their cottage in Norfolk, and had just invited the pre-requisite three estate agents round to value their... Read more

Photography tips for your garden when selling your home

When looking at homes for sale online, the first picture people usually see is a front-facing shot. And there’s a good reason for that. The ‘front-aspect’, or ‘face’, is the familiar view that greets us each ti... Read more

Songs that sell – how the right music can help you sell your home

Playing music to put someone in the mood for buying isn’t new. Retailers use it, hotels and even hairdressers employ background music to influence our behaviour. It can be quite literal: fast music makes us move quic... Read more

Smartphones – making your listing stand out

Do you have a Smartphone? The chances are, your buyer does! Research just out shows that 28% of us now are using a mobile device as our primary internet connection. The fact that your buyers may be conducting their p... Read more

Picture this – how the right photography can help you sell your house

Even if you have the perfect house, if people don’t cross the threshold you won’t sell them the property. So perfect pictures are the vital starting point. It is important to be aware of not only what is in a picture... Read more

Do your photographs give too much away?

Spring is such a lovely time of year. Many of the houses we work with at HomeTruths are rural or village homes, surrounded by fields and woodland, and look absolutely beautiful at this time of year. I love how the fl... Read more