Homeowners warned house 'won't sell' if it has 1 glaring problem

looking to sell their have been warned one glaring issue could be putting off potential buyers. Property expert Nima Ghasri from cash house buyers shared five things that may be making your home less appealing, including an issue you may not even notice if you've lived in the house a while.

Buyers often do extensive works to decorate or overhaul properties before moving in, but that doesn't mean they won't be sensitive to signs of neglect, Ghasri warns. The expert says things that make it look like you haven't been maintaining the property can hurt your hopes of selling, highlighting key issues like having .

Gasri says not tending to the garden and doing could also be unappealing for househunters.

Among the other red flags for buyers is the scent of the property, with homeowners advised to avoid overpowering smells of cleaning products and ensure that the house is clean, and freshened up with natural and less agressive scents like fresh lenen diffusers.

The property specialist says its also important to ensure prospective buyers can imagine themselves living there, and to therefore make it a pleasant but neutral environment, removing things that make it personal to you. However it's also important to strike a balance, as homes looking too staged can also put off buyers.

Modernising the property, if you can, is also important Gasri says, as failing to do so can make buyers fear the property has been poorly maintained, and that they risk future issues.

Additionally, Gasri says sellers also have to be realistic about the value of their properties in the current market, warning them to be aware of other financial considerations like solicitors fees, and the time it takes to complete the sale.

Meanwhile, another expert shared several low cost tips that can have a profound impact on how attractive your home is to buyers.

Terry Fisher of , suggests subtle sensory cues and psychological tricks and make a big difference, sometimes without the people doing the viewing even realising.

"Selling a house is as much about emotion as logic," he said.

"Buyers aren't just looking at floorplans - they're responding to how the space makes them feel. And these unusual tricks can really tilt things in your favour."

He shared that could help it sell more quickly.