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Blog: Selling-secrets

Are you thinking its time for a change?

Are you thinking its time for a change?

By Orchards Estates on 3rd Apr 2022, 9 months ago

The clocks went forward at the weekend. Or was it back? It never ceases to confuse me. The good news is the clock in my car is now correct as I didn’t...

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Before you reduce your price

Before you reduce your price

By Orchards Estates on 27th Mar 2022, 10 months ago

Struggling to sell? Reducing your asking price is not always the best answer. Sellers often find being on the market and not selling after a few months...

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Ask the Experts - Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago

Ask the Experts - Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago

Q.        Some alterations were made to my house a few years ago and, now I’m looking to sell it I understand there could be a problem due to lack...

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I’m thinking of converting my front garden into parking space.

I’m thinking of converting my front garden into parking space.

By Orchards Estates on 16th Jan 2022, 1 year ago

Q. I’m thinking of converting my front garden into a parking space. Can I just go ahead and do it? A. The short answer is no. Of course, you are...

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Top tips to help you prepare your property for sale in 2022

Top tips to help you prepare your property for sale in 2022

By Orchards Estates on 12th Dec 2021, 1 year ago

Christmas mayhem may have taken over and all your attention might be on what to buy your family. However, once the wrapping paper has been cleared away and...

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Strangers in YOUR House – Potential Buyers in your Home

Strangers in YOUR House – Potential Buyers in your Home

By Orchards Estates on 13th Sep 2021, 1 year ago

Strangers in YOUR House – Potential Buyers in your Home Putting your home up for sale means for a period of time you’ll have to live differently. In...

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A Moving Experience – Our Checklist

A Moving Experience – Our Checklist

By Orchards Estates on 30th Aug 2021, 1 year ago

When you are moving home there is so much to remember. Once you’ve exchanged contracts there are still a lot of things to think about and to prepare....

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"Ask The Expert" - Should I sell first or find first?

By Orchards Estates on 23rd Aug 2021, 1 year ago

Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but our friends are giving us differing advice… should we put our house up for sale before we start looking for...

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Chain reaction: take the stress out of buying and selling

Chain reaction: take the stress out of buying and selling

By Orchards Estates on 16th Aug 2021, 1 year ago

I was recently asked what was the biggest property chain I’ve found myself working in? Time ago, our office had a chain with 14 properties involved....

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Choose a legal Eagle not a turkey

Choose a legal Eagle not a turkey

By Orchards Estates on 9th Aug 2021, 1 year ago

Choose a legal Eagle not a Turkey At Orchards Estates we know when you’ve made up your mind to sell your property it’s a time to make the right...

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The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home

The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home

By Orchards Estates on 26th Jul 2021, 1 year ago

A recipe for success: smarten up your kitchen. During the many years I’ve been an estate agent I’ve seen plenty of buyers fall head over heels...

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Small Details - Big Picture

Small Details - Big Picture

By Orchards Estates on 19th Jul 2021, 1 year ago

How the small detail scan affect the bigger picture when selling your home...

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It was like a Pig Sty!

It was like a Pig Sty!

By Orchards Estates on 12th Jul 2021, 1 year ago

“It was like a pig sty” The headline for this blog isn’t an announcement that we’ve moved into selling farms or rural properties. And it isn’t a...

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How to choose the right estate agent in South Somerset

How to choose the right estate agent in South Somerset

​​​​​​​Deciding which agent you are going to instruct to sell your property is also a crucial decision. Get it right and the moving process...

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Time to Declutter

Time to Declutter

By Orchards Estates on 21st Jun 2021, 1 year ago

Less is more so kill the clutter. If you put your hand onto a hot stove you would not be surprised to burn it. ‘That’s obvious!’, I hear you cry. And...

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Have you ever wondered what estate agents do?

Have you ever wondered what estate agents do?

By Orchards Estates on 17th Jun 2019, 3 years ago

Wouldn’t I be better off selling my house myself, rather than using an estate agent? Technically yes, in monetary terms, you’d be saving the estate...

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Creating bathroom bliss

Creating bathroom bliss

By Orchards Estates on 2nd Nov 2018, 4 years ago

Crispy morning dog walks in the frost, chilly evenings around bonfires with mulled cider in hand, under clear autumnal skies; it's all very beautiful down...

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Story-telling and its value to your home

Story-telling and its value to your home

By Orchards Estates on 29th Oct 2018, 4 years ago

"The history of the home can make a significant difference to the right buyer.  They are being a significant piece of history and they often appreciate...

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Best Estate Agent Guide winners

Best Estate Agent Guide winners

By Orchards Estates on 18th Oct 2018, 4 years ago

Thrilled to have been assessed this year by The Property Academy and Rightmove as Excellent and Exceptional in Sales & Lettings....

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Ask The Expert - Should I put my home up for sale in Autumn

Ask The Expert - Should I put my home up for sale in Autumn

By Orchards Estates on 26th Sep 2018, 4 years ago

I was planning to put my home up for sale this month to catch the Autumn rush, but the way things are I’m wondering whether I should postpone things for...

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Ask the expert - Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but....

Ask the expert - Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but....

By Orchards Estates on 5th Aug 2018, 4 years ago

Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but our friends are giving us differing advice… should we put our house up for sale before we start looking for...

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Selling a House with Tenants

Selling a House with Tenants

By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jul 2018, 4 years ago

With so many changes to the laws and legislation around rental properties, many landlords are feeling the pinch and exiting the market. Selling your...

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If I switch agents do I have to pay two fees?

If I switch agents do I have to pay two fees?

By Orchards Estates on 21st Jul 2018, 4 years ago

Q.         If I switch agents, can the first one still claim a fee if my home is sold by the new agent to a buyer he originally introduced?...

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Why does it take so long to complete a property transaction

Why does it take so long to complete a property transaction

By Orchards Estates on 30th Jun 2018, 4 years ago

A.        The time it takes a property transaction to go through has lengthened in the last few months and it’s really down to a combination of...

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Home improvements cost more than the value they add

Home improvements cost more than the value they add

By Orchards Estates on 26th Jun 2018, 4 years ago

Many home improvements can cost more than the value they add according to new research by buying agent Henry Pryor and GoCompare Home insurance....

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Who is the cheapest agent?

Who is the cheapest agent?

By Orchards Estates on 18th Jun 2018, 4 years ago

The cheapest agent is what some people think they want to sell their home. But who is the cheapest agent?...

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Ask the experts - Why did my three valuations differ so much?

Ask the experts - Why did my three valuations differ so much?

By Orchards Estates on 16th Jun 2018, 4 years ago

Valuing property is not – and can never be - an exact science. The simple fact is that your home is not necessarily worth what any estate agent says it...

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Would you like to save £30,000?

Would you like to save £30,000?

By Orchards Estates on 31st May 2018, 4 years ago

Within the last 12 months in South Somerset, a startling trend has been appearing, costing homeowners potentially tens of thousands of pounds....

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60 second home selling tips: Introduction

60 second home selling tips: Introduction

By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018, 4 years ago

How to get your property ready for selling so you achieve the highest possible price with the minimum amount of hassle....

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60 second home selling tips: Episode 7

60 second home selling tips: Episode 7

60 second home selling tips: Episode 7...

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60 second home selling tips: Episode 6

60 second home selling tips: Episode 6

By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018, 4 years ago

60 second home selling tips: Episode 6...

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60 second home selling tips: Episode 5

60 second home selling tips: Episode 5

By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018, 4 years ago

60 second home selling tips: Episode 5...

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60 second home selling tips: Episode 4

60 second home selling tips: Episode 4

By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018, 4 years ago

60 second selling tips: Episode 4...

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60 second home selling tips: Episode 3

60 second home selling tips: Episode 3

By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018, 4 years ago

60 second home selling tips: Episode 3...

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60 second home selling tips: Episode 2

60 second home selling tips: Episode 2

By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018, 4 years ago

Second episode in the 60 second home selling tips series....

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60 second home selling tips: Episode 1

60 second home selling tips: Episode 1

By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018, 4 years ago

First in the series of 60 second home selling tips....

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How to enhance your home's appeal

How to enhance your home's appeal

By Orchards Estates on 5th May 2018, 4 years ago

Basically, we’re talking about ambience. This can be very important, because whether we realise it or not, we are all sensitive to the “feel” of a...

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London Property Exhibition update

London Property Exhibition update

By Orchards Estates on 16th Apr 2018, 4 years ago

Our late spring Westcountry exhibition held in conjunction with Lawson and Daughters in Fulham London was a great success The area was was lively and...

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Personal Accountability here in South Somerset

Personal Accountability here in South Somerset

Many properties in the South Somerset area are as unique and distinctive as the people who buy them. So when selling yours, it is most important that your...

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“Catch 22 –Should I Sell First or Buy?”

“Catch 22 –Should I Sell First or Buy?”

By Orchards Estates on 27th Dec 2017, 5 years ago

Many who receive a good offer for their home turn it down because they have not yet found “the right property” and worry that they will in effect...

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The value of a sale - Black Friday

The value of a sale - Black Friday

By Orchards Estates on 20th Nov 2017, 5 years ago

Black Friday and how it affects the value of your home...

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Why clutter can cost you thousands and what to do about it in three steps

Why clutter can cost you thousands and what to do about it in three steps

By Orchards Estates on 19th Oct 2017, 5 years ago

Why clutter can cost you thousands and what to do about it in three steps...

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Get moved by Christmas

Get moved by Christmas

By Orchards Estates on 13th Oct 2017, 5 years ago

Looking to sell your home in Martock, South Petherton, Ilminster, Yeovil, Crewkerne or any of the south Somerset villages?...

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Insiders Guide Part 4 - How to choose an Estate Agent  - Top Tips 4

Insiders Guide Part 4 - How to choose an Estate Agent - Top Tips 4

How to avoid the pitfalls and tricks of the trade when choosing an estate agent. In this episode we look at when and where buyers are looking for your...

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Insiders Guide Part 2 - Choosing an Estate Agent - Hidden Costs

Insiders Guide Part 2 - Choosing an Estate Agent - Hidden Costs

By Orchards Estates on 28th Aug 2017, 5 years ago

Insiders Guide Part 2 - Choosing an Estate Agent - Hidden Costs...

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Insiders Guide Part 1 - how to choose and estate agent  - Top Tips

Insiders Guide Part 1 - how to choose and estate agent - Top Tips

By Orchards Estates on 23rd Aug 2017, 5 years ago

how to chose the right estate agent...

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Insiders guide to selling your property - Top tips to help you

Insiders guide to selling your property - Top tips to help you

By Orchards Estates on 19th Aug 2017, 5 years ago

how to sell your property...

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Understanding the Legal Stuff when it comes to selling your home AKA Conveyancin

Understanding the Legal Stuff when it comes to selling your home AKA Conveyancin

By Orchards Estates on 12th Aug 2017, 5 years ago

Understanding the legal stuff when it comes to moving home...

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WARNING! Up-front estate agency fees do not add up!

WARNING! Up-front estate agency fees do not add up!

The real cost of up front fees...

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How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps

How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps

By Orchards Estates on 22nd Jul 2017, 5 years ago

How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps...

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The Benefit of Independence

The Benefit of Independence

By Orchards Estates on 4th Jul 2017, 5 years ago

Why choose an independent estate and letting agent...

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Orchards Estates ranked in the Top 10 UK Agents by Zoopla

Orchards Estates ranked in the Top 10 UK Agents by Zoopla

best local estate agent...

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Too Hot to Handle?

Too Hot to Handle?

Too Hot to Handle, moving home in the summer...

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Five top tips in getting your property ready to sell for a great price

Five top tips in getting your property ready to sell for a great price

five top tips for getting you property ready to sell for a great price...

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#Conmisery - What is Cheap?

#Conmisery - What is Cheap?

By Orchards Estates on 15th Jun 2017, 5 years ago

What do i really get when its cheap? #conmisery...

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Talking Sense, not nonsense - The Estate Agency Jargon Buster

Talking Sense, not nonsense - The Estate Agency Jargon Buster

By Orchards Estates on 20th May 2017, 5 years ago

Estate Agent Jargon Buster...

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Orchards strengthens focus in Ilminster

Orchards strengthens focus in Ilminster

By Orchards Estates on 16th May 2017, 5 years ago

Orchards Estates strengthen focus in Ilminster...

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How we handle the Three D’s – Death, Divorce & Debt

How we handle the Three D’s – Death, Divorce & Debt

By Orchards Estates on 22nd Apr 2017, 5 years ago

how we handle the Three D's - death debt divorce...

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A Real Life Case Study - how small changes can make a big difference

A Real Life Case Study - how small changes can make a big difference

By Orchards Estates on 3rd Apr 2017, 5 years ago

Case study of making small changes to a garden for marketing a property in Yeovil...

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A picture paints a thousand words

A picture paints a thousand words

By Orchards Estates on 25th Mar 2017, 5 years ago

Why professional property photos are essential...

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Most trusted Agent  -supported by Rightmove

Most trusted Agent -supported by Rightmove

By Orchards Estates on 14th Mar 2017, 5 years ago

Rightmove rank orchards Estates most trusted agent...

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Make your little ones part of the big move

Make your little ones part of the big move

By Orchards Estates on 25th Feb 2017, 5 years ago

Make your little ones part of the big move - moving home with children and getting a house valuation...

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Boxing Day Browser

Boxing Day Browser

By Orchards Estates on 23rd Dec 2016, 6 years ago

property valuation and viewings increase over the xmas period...

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