Really interesting to read this thread for the seller’s point of view. We sold years ago and then moved abroad. Recently back to UK to buy again chain-free. The market has changed so much.
I’ve been tracking the local market since May, but only started viewings recently. I wonder if vendors really want candid feedback after viewings though?
I’ve seen some lovely houses on paper, but when doing viewings the vendors aren’t setting their homes apart from the crowd (yet still asking very high prices). I’ve seen houses that are dirty, smell revolting (dogs), have personalised the space to be a fully kitted gym instead of a more useable room, Astro-turfed back garden (twice), messy beyond belief play rooms with items falling out the door (multiple times), ceilings painted dark colours that seemingly enclose the space...
Basically not showing the property to its full potential. And as a buyer I wonder if there’s enough light, storage etc, what the cost is to returf the lawn, how to remove the gym mirrors/flooring/punchbag steel supports etc.
And a bad smell makes me want to leave the property super quickly without exploring the full potential.
The best properties I’ve viewed have done things like printed out energy use graphs, so I can see their energy spend, provided details on commute times and local schools etc (I know I can all google this, but the gesture is appreciated and gives me a flavour of living in that place). Really liked when one guy printed outl details of the extension plans he’d had drawn up and another had existing planning approval for an additional ensuite etc. All of this outlines potential of a new home.
You guys all seem really conscientious and focused on finding a good buyer, so this feedback is probably unnecessary. But I have noticed a large supply of expensive properties that aren’t doing anything to actively market themselves well.
Good luck with your sales!