
Have you ever wondered what estate agents do?
By Orchards Estates on 17th Jun 2019,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...

Creating bathroom bliss
By Orchards Estates on 2nd Nov 2018,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...

Story-telling and its value to your home
By Orchards Estates on 29th Oct 2018,"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...

Best Estate Agent Guide winners
By Orchards Estates on 18th Oct 2018,Thrilled to have been assessed this year by The Property Academy and Rightmove as Excellent and Exceptional in Sales & Lettings....

Ask The Expert - Should I put my home up for sale in Autumn
By Orchards Estates on 26th Sep 2018,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...

Ask the expert - Q: We’ve decided that we want to move but....
By Orchards Estates on 5th Aug 2018,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...

Selling a House with Tenants
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jul 2018,With so many changes to the laws and legislation around rental properties, many landlords are feeling the pinch and exiting the market. Selling your...

If I switch agents do I have to pay two fees?
By Orchards Estates on 21st Jul 2018,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?...

Why does it take so long to complete a property transaction
By Orchards Estates on 30th Jun 2018,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...

Home improvements cost more than the value they add
By Orchards Estates on 26th Jun 2018,Many home improvements can cost more than the value they add according to new research by buying agent Henry Pryor and GoCompare Home insurance....

Who is the cheapest agent?
By Orchards Estates on 18th Jun 2018,The cheapest agent is what some people think they want to sell their home. But who is the cheapest agent?...

Ask the experts - Why did my three valuations differ so much?
By Orchards Estates on 16th Jun 2018,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...

Would you like to save £30,000?
By Orchards Estates on 31st May 2018,Within the last 12 months in South Somerset, a startling trend has been appearing, costing homeowners potentially tens of thousands of pounds....

60 second home selling tips: Introduction
By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018,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 7...

60 second home selling tips: Episode 6
By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018,60 second home selling tips: Episode 6...

60 second home selling tips: Episode 5
By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018,60 second home selling tips: Episode 5...

60 second home selling tips: Episode 4
By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018,60 second selling tips: Episode 4...

60 second home selling tips: Episode 3
By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018,60 second home selling tips: Episode 3...

60 second home selling tips: Episode 2
By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018,Second episode in the 60 second home selling tips series....

60 second home selling tips: Episode 1
By Orchards Estates on 24th May 2018,First in the series of 60 second home selling tips....

Ask the Experts - Should I put my house up for sale before I start looking
By Orchards Estates on 19th May 2018,This is a very fluid topic. However, my answer to this would always be to put your house on the market first....

Before you reduce your price
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...

How to enhance your home's appeal
By Orchards Estates on 5th May 2018,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...

We want to put our house up for sale but is there any way we can vet who comes?
By Orchards Estates on 28th Apr 2018,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...

London Property Exhibition update
By Orchards Estates on 16th Apr 2018,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...

Q. Should I accept the first offer on my house
By Orchards Estates on 14th Apr 2018,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...

Preparing for Photos and Video
By Orchards Estates on 7th Apr 2018,I totally understand that professional photos walkthrough videos are important for selling my house, but do you recommend I do anything to prepare for...

Are you thinking its time for a change?
By Orchards Estates on 1st Apr 2018,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...

I’m thinking of converting my front garden into parking space.
By Orchards Estates on 10th Mar 2018,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 for you
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jan 2018,How to choose the right estate agent in Somerset to sell your home....

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...

“Catch 22 –Should I Sell First or Buy?”
By Orchards Estates on 27th Dec 2017,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 property for sale in 2018
By Orchards Estates on 27th Dec 2017,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?
By Orchards Estates on 14th Dec 2017,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!...

The value of a sale - Black Friday
By Orchards Estates on 20th Nov 2017,Black Friday and how it affects the value of your home...

Why clutter can cost you thousands and what to do about it in three steps
By Orchards Estates on 19th Oct 2017,Why clutter can cost you thousands and what to do about it in three steps...

Get moved by Christmas
By Orchards Estates on 13th Oct 2017,Looking to sell your home in Martock, South Petherton, Ilminster, Yeovil, Crewkerne or any of the south Somerset villages?...

How do you get your home photo-ready?
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....

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

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...

Insiders Guide Part 2 - Choosing an Estate Agent - Hidden Costs
By Orchards Estates on 28th Aug 2017,Insiders Guide Part 2 - Choosing an Estate Agent - Hidden Costs...

Insiders Guide Part 1 - how to choose and estate agent - Top Tips
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Aug 2017,how to chose the right estate agent...

Insiders guide to selling your property - Top tips to help you
By Orchards Estates on 19th Aug 2017,how to sell your property...

Understanding the Legal Stuff when it comes to selling your home AKA Conveyancin
By Orchards Estates on 12th Aug 2017,Understanding the legal stuff when it comes to moving home...

WARNING! Up-front estate agency fees do not add up!
The real cost of up front fees...

How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Jul 2017,How to clean your home ready for a new start in six simple steps...

The Benefit of Independence
By Orchards Estates on 4th Jul 2017,Why choose an independent estate and letting agent...

Orchards Estates ranked in the Top 10 UK Agents by Zoopla
best local estate agent...

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

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...

#Conmisery - What is Cheap?
By Orchards Estates on 15th Jun 2017,What do i really get when its cheap? #conmisery...

A Moving Experience – Our Checklist
By Orchards Estates on 30th May 2017,Checklist for moving home in South Somerset...

Talking Sense, not nonsense - The Estate Agency Jargon Buster
By Orchards Estates on 20th May 2017,Estate Agent Jargon Buster...

Orchards strengthens focus in Ilminster
By Orchards Estates on 16th May 2017,Orchards Estates strengthen focus in Ilminster...

"Ask The Expert" - Should I sell first or find first?
By Orchards Estates on 15th May 2017,Should I sell first or find a property first? Ask the expert...

How we handle the Three D’s – Death, Divorce & Debt
By Orchards Estates on 22nd Apr 2017,how we handle the Three D's - death debt divorce...

A Real Life Case Study - how small changes can make a big difference
By Orchards Estates on 3rd Apr 2017,Case study of making small changes to a garden for marketing a property in Yeovil...

A picture paints a thousand words
By Orchards Estates on 25th Mar 2017,Why professional property photos are essential...

Most trusted Agent -supported by Rightmove
By Orchards Estates on 14th Mar 2017,Rightmove rank orchards Estates most trusted agent...

Small Details - Big Picture
By Orchards Estates on 11th Mar 2017,How the small detail scan affect the bigger picture when selling your home...

Chain reaction: take the stress out of buying and selling
By Orchards Estates on 6th Mar 2017,Chain Reaction - dealing with chains when moving home...

Make your little ones part of the big move
By Orchards Estates on 25th Feb 2017,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
By Orchards Estates on 19th Feb 2017,The kitchen is the heart of the home, helpful hints on making the best for your property valuation...

It was like a Pig Sty!
By Orchards Estates on 11th Feb 2017,Blog post about property "it was like a pig sty"...

Choose a legal Eagle not a turkey
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Jan 2017,How to choose a solicitor...

Time to De Clutter
By Orchards Estates on 14th Jan 2017,Less is more so kill the Clutter...

How to choose the right estate agent
By Orchards Estates on 9th Jan 2017,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...

Boxing Day Browser
By Orchards Estates on 23rd Dec 2016,property valuation and viewings increase over the xmas period...