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EXPERT ADVICE

How to sell your home in Autumn

Thinking of listing your home soon? Lyndsey Beckwith, Head of Estate Agency
at Ralph Sayer, shares her advice to help you snare a quick sale.

s the colour of the leaves changes, the Tie in with the lovely seasonal colours of
temperature drops and the nights draw Autumn – oranges, yellows, reds and browns
Ain, you may think Autumn is not the can all create a really cosy atmosphere and
best time to sell your home - but you would just a few cushions and throws, along with
be mistaken. With the right strategy, it can fresh flowers, can help you to achieve this.
actually be a great time to sell and there are
The Cairn showhome at West Craigs
small things you can do to help show off your Keep your home warm (but not too hot!) so
home during the Autumn months. that viewers are comfortable whilst looking
around, and if you have a fire or wood burner,
First impressions really do count, so look have this turned on. Avoid strong fluorescent Good things come to
closely at your outdoor space and ensure lighting which can seem harsh and instead opt
you enhance the kerb appeal – sweep up for warm lighting and table lamps.
leaves and remove any weeds, jetwash your those who don’t wait
driveway, patio areas and doorstep and keep Great marketing is crucial at any time of year
your windows nice and clean. and despite the duller weather, the right
photographer will still be able to capture your
home in its best light and showcase everything
it has to offer. In addition to photos, there
are so many fantastic marketing products
available to really make your property stand
out - your agent will discuss the best options
for you.

Plan in advance so that you can be available Up to 105% or a Valuable
for viewings during daylight hours, particularly
if you have outdoor space – if you are working Part Exchange * Financial Package *
and this isn’t an option, make sure you choose
an agent who can handle daytime viewings
effectively for you.
Available on select houses and apartments
With these small touches and a proactive
ESPC solicitor estate agent working on your across Edinburgh, the Lothians & Fife
behalf, you will see that Autumn really can be
the ideal time to sell your home. CALA.CO.UK/EASTSCOTLAND

*CALA will obtain 2 independent valuations based on achieving a sale in a 4-6 week period, part exchange considered subject to CALA’s purchasing criteria,
terms and conditions. Up to 105% part exchange available on selected plots and developments across the East Scotland. Other incentives available on se-
lected plots and developments across the East Scotland, subject to terms and conditions and not in conjunction with each other or any other offer. Visit cala.
co.uk/terms for full terms and conditions and purchasing criteria. The image shown is taken from the Cairn showhome at West Craigs and features fittings,
For more from Ralph Sayer, visit ralphsayer.com or call 0131 253 2994. decor, flooring and soft furnishings which are not included as standard in our homes. Images are used to suggest possible finishes that can be achieved in your
home at an additional cost. Please consult a Cala representative for further details.
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