Spring is a beautiful time of year to market your home. With your garden in full bloom nature gives your home an extra boost.

Here are some open-for-inspection tips to make spring really work for you:

• Music.  Remind prospective purchasers that winter is over and put them in the mood for spring/summer entertaining with ambient cafe style music.

• Outdoor living.  Show off your outdoor entertaining areas. Give prospective purchasers a real feel for the parties they could enjoy. Set your outdoor table ready for a party, if you don’t own a setting try to borrow one from family or friends.

• Bright, sunshiny day.  Open all blinds and curtains; homes with abundant natural light are more welcoming to prospective purchasers.

• Flower power!  Fresh flowers add colour, soften a room (especially bathrooms) and bring a heavenly fragrance - what better time than spring to get your pick of the bunch!