During this difficult time for home owners getting the right price tag is increasingly important. Common sense shows us that making the most of the property we own will help to sell, but it has become central to ensure the asking is at a level that means the seller has made a profit rather than a loss. Paul Barnes, states "a well looked after, good-sized garden can add between 10 and 15 percent value to your estate."



Initial Impressions are of great important and having the outside space in a pristine condition to greet your prospective investor is critical. If you were looking at your property from outside, what does it say about you? In survey's conducted about what you look for in a property, ladies tend to be repelled by the exterior of the building but it is the men who noticed the state of the front garden and can be disturbed by a badly kept garden.

Catherine Riley, property commentator of ?The Times?, states remodeling the entire garden is not necessary, some minor adjustments can make a huge difference to the aesthetics of your garden but with a possible increase of 10-15% to think of it would be a sound investment to add aesthetic appeal to the garden.

Tidying the outside space is essential, keeping grass neat, drive ways neat and cleared of any obstructions including your car where possible and adding some colour through boxes or pots of flowers can create a very welcoming approach to your home. Boarders and fencing can also make a huge difference so retouching any paint work and checking panels are in the best possible condition.

The back garden is all about showing off an entertainment space and buyers feeling it is somewhere they could relax, entertain and unwind. The same rules apply here, that keeping everything tidy, neat and well maintained can be the reasons for someone to buy a house. If you can, create an entertainment space, put your garden furniture out and on a summery day offer refreshment whilst the buyers are outside.

To make your property stand out, adding a calming water element can really ensure your back yard impressive and has something more to give as a further ?room? of the house. Ensure it's set up with seating and bushes and it can indeed build the calming influence that most people are looking for in a home.

For home owners with scarce outside gardens there is always something you can do to improve what is there, flower tubs with gardenias, lavender or scented flowers will leave an impact on the senses as well as the eye. The critical factor there is not to litter and keep tidy any space you do have to deal with potential buyers.