Blog: Selling-secrets

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...

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...

"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...

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

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...

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...

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

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?...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

60 second home selling tips: Episode 7...

60 second home selling tips: Episode 6...

60 second home selling tips: Episode 5...

60 second selling tips: Episode 4...

60 second home selling tips: Episode 3...

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

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

This is a very fluid topic. However, my answer to this would always be to put your house on the market first....

What should I do when my agent says 'reduce your house price'?. Sellers often find being on the market and not selling after a few months can be very...

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...

   I’m interested in the reason you ask. Are you worried about having a load of complete strangers traipsing through your house or are you perhaps more...

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...

This really all comes down to the question of how much you trust your agent. If you chose them purely because they were the cheapest, or because they...

I totally understand that professional photos walkthrough videos are important for selling my house, but do you recommend I do anything to prepare for...

It never ceases to confuse me. The good news is the clock in my car is now correct as I didn’t make the changes to it the last time we tinkered with our...

The short answer is no. Of course, you are perfectly at liberty to knock down your own garden wall and flatten your front garden if you want to, but you...

How to choose the right estate agent in Somerset to sell your home....

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...

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...

Top tips to help you prepare your Somerset home for sale in 2018...

Tis the season to be jolly but is it the season to sell your home in Somerset? The answer in the simplest terms is YES!...

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

One of the recurring questions we get asked by people selling their homes with us is ‘Should I accept this offer?’ Depending on our response this is...

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

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

Getting your home ready for the photographer is a very important part of the marketing process. One of the key aims is to de-personalise it....

There are certain elements to your home that we do know can certainly add value or at least ensure a quick sale....

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...

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

how to chose the right estate agent...

how to sell your property...

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

The real cost of up front fees...

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

Why choose an independent estate and letting agent...

best local estate agent...

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

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

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

Checklist for moving home in South Somerset...

Estate Agent Jargon Buster...

Orchards Estates strengthen focus in Ilminster...

Should I sell first or find a property first? Ask the expert...

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

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

Why professional property photos are essential...

Rightmove rank orchards Estates most trusted agent...

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

Chain Reaction - dealing with chains when moving home...

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

The kitchen is the heart of the home, helpful hints on making the best for your property valuation...

Blog post about property "it was like a pig sty"...

How to choose a solicitor...

Less is more so kill the Clutter...

How to choose the right agent to sell your home Deciding to sell your property is a big move. Deciding which agent you are going to instruct to sell your...

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