There's no doubt that modern kitchens and bathrooms, spacious living rooms, lots of storage and good security will all help persuade buyers to purchase your house.
But before they see any of those features, they are likely to see your front garden, and if that is wilted, cluttered or neglected, they aren't going to have much confidence about what they might find inside your home - and they might just decide to give it a miss altogether.
Fortunately, though, it is relatively easy to avoid creating a bad first impression by following these simple tips:
You might not think that any of these things should matter much too serious buyers, but any good agent will tell you that they could actually make all the difference between getting a good offer for your house or no offer at all, so they are definitely worth your time and effort.