Start Now If You Want to ‘Spring’ into a New Home

<p><strong>Start Now If You Want to ‘Spring’ into a New Home</strong></p> <p>Make a note of the date – Sunday 20 March 2022.</p> <p>It’s the day we can officially say ‘goodbye winter, hello spring.’</p> <p>And it doesn’t just usher in lighter, longer days and the reawakening of many parts of our natural environment.</p> <p>Spring is the busiest time for the Fife property market.</p> <p>Below are five tips that will help you plant the seeds so that you’ll be ready come 20 March.</p> <ol> <li><strong>Start now</strong>. If you are serious about a spring move, begin the process now. This will give you more than seven weeks to get everything in place.</li> <li><strong>Choose an agent</strong>. Call in three local agents to value your property. This is probably the most important decision you’ll make, so choose wisely. Look for a realistic valuation, an agent’s track record, how they would market your property, and ask for testimonials from past clients.</li> <li><strong>Spring clean</strong>. Yes, we know you’ll be starting your spring clean a few weeks early, but it’ll pay dividends. Having a clean, clutter-free home will make the marketing photos of your property stand out online.</li> <li><strong>Prepare paperwork</strong>. One of the things that can delay a property sale is having to track down paperwork once an offer has been accepted. See off this issue early by getting all your warranties, guarantees, and property-related paperwork together. We can help you if you are unsure of what you’ll need.</li> <li><strong>Think it through</strong>. Moving home is a big decision to make. So, make sure it’s the right thing for you to do at this moment in time. That &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;may sound odd coming from an estate agent who makes their living from selling homes, but experience has shown us that homeowners should be 100% certain about their decision. However, this time of year and current property market conditions make it an excellent time to sell.</li> </ol> <p>If you have any property-related que