How to make your garden cosy before an open house

When you are about to hold an open house, it is a good idea to make sure every part of your home, inside and out, is presentable. That way, visitors get the best possible impression and can more easily picture themselves in your home. In this seller’s guide, we will go through a few simple steps you can follow to make your garden cosier before an open house.

Remove weeds

First and foremost, it can be a good idea to remove any weeds, algae and moss from the garden. This does not have to be a big project, as the garden does not need to be completely spotless. What matters more is that the garden looks well kept and that visitors can see it has been looked after. So focus on removing the worst and most noticeable weeds to make the garden as presentable as you possibly can. 

Paint the woodwork

Your garden may have a fence around it, or a wooden shed on the plot. If the woodwork has been there for a while and the paint has started to flake a little, it can pay to give it a fresh coat. This will make the woodwork look newer and in better condition, which will be more appealing to potential buyers. 

Tidy up

A good rule of thumb is that it always pays to tidy up before an open house. This applies not just indoors but outdoors too. If bikes, toys, sports equipment and so on are out in the garden, it can be a good idea to put them in a cellar or garage instead. Clearing away clutter gives potential buyers the impression that there is more space, and makes it easier for them to picture their own things in your garden.

Create a cosy atmosphere

Once you have removed the weeds, painted any woodwork and tidied up, all that is left is to create a cosy feel in the garden that will make visitors to the open house feel welcome. You could, for example, put fresh flowers out on the garden tables and have coffee/tea ready. If the open house takes place in one of the warmer months of the year, it is also worth cleaning the garden furniture and adding cushions, to encourage visitors to sit down and see whether they feel at home in the garden. A cosy atmosphere can be a quick and effective way to attract potential buyers.