At Addison Giles, we understand the importance of reaching out to buyers. We are here to help you sell your home, and we will do what we can to assist you in presenting your home. We know the local property market, and we can help you connect with buyers.
However, it is helpful to develop as much awareness about the market as possible, and information provided by Rightmove is of benefit. The popular online search portal has published data relating to what buyers type into their keyword search facility on site.
Buyers are using search terms to improve their buying process
The keyword search facility has been available for a year, which is why Rightmove is sharing this information. Buyers have utilised this search facility to narrow in on relevant houses. While buyers search for homes in a set price range, in certain areas and with a suitable number of bedrooms, some buyers want to dig deeper into the market.
The keyword search facility enables buyers to enter important features or terms, and have homes which meet this criterion placed on the screen. If there is an item that a buyer desperately wants in their new home, they can set up their search process to only return suitable homes. This feature is a piece of excellent news for buyers, but it can also be of considerable benefit to vendors.
According to the Rightmove figures, the top five searched terms in the past 12 months are:
- Garage
- Annexe
- Acre
- Garden
- Detached
If you don’t have any of these features in your house, don’t worry. These terms suggest buyers are searching for homes with space. You may not have a garage or annexe in your house, but if you have space to offer, you are on the right lines in presenting your home. Make sure you declutter your property as best as you can, before placing it on the market.
Are you looking to improve your house before selling it?
Any vendor who is considering carrying out home improvements before selling their home should consider these options. If you have the area, space, the time and the budget to add an annexe or garage to your property, you’ll find your home becomes more appealing to buyers.
You shouldn’t list these features if your home doesn’t offer them, but there is nothing to prevent you from adding these aspects to your house.
At Addison Giles, we know how complicated the sales process can be. We know it is crucial to engage with buyers and to present your home effectively. By calling on our services, we ensure you connect with buyers, and efficiently place your home on the market. If you are looking for support in selling your home, please get in touch.
