No one likes to feel like they’re waiting on someone else. That there’s nothing you can do about something, unless someone else – perhaps someone you don’t even know – decides to make a move. Unfortunately, it’s…
This blog has focused on many different tactics to help sell your home, from accurate pricing to the perfect viewing; from kerb appeal to clickthrough rates. But sometimes, for some properties, none of this is en…
Inviting people into your home can be a great way to socialise but, for many of us, entertaining can be a slightly stressful prospect. What will people eat? Do I need to tidy up? Are they scared of the dog? But w…
We’ve blogged a lot about auctions recently and, before we move on, there’s one more thing that we should mention. It’s a common concern for people of all ages – the idea of having to move quickly. What sort of h…
Question: what do kitchen extensions, long-distance train travel and selling a house have in common? Answer: they can all be gruelling, disrupting and take far, far longer than expected. Wouldn’t that be a terrib…
Property auctions can seem like a leap into the dark. A room full of people, the hammer falls and... that’s it? The property's sold? What if it didn’t meet your reserve price? What if you need more time to move? W…
At Open Door, we believe that our modern approach to auction can be the best way of selling and buying any home. But we know that it’s not the first option for most people, and lots of sellers and buyers are looki…
When they first arrive, potential buyers will pause outside your property and make an instant judgement. Their decision may leave you in despair or could give you cause for celebration. Which one will it be? Reme…
Where are you reading this from? Are you sat at your computer at home, or are you spending the weekend in an exotic location? Perhaps you’re having a coffee in a local cafe, or you’re using data on your phone in f…
Have you ever watched Homes Under The Hammer? If so, you probably think that property auctions are only for run-down properties being sold by desperate people who need a quick sale. That was definitely true in th…
