The ‘right and wrongs’ of selling your house
It has the potential of being the most stressful thing
you’ll ever do, so to alleviate the pain here are a few useful tips of what to
do, but more importantly what not to do when selling your home.
Choose your agent wisely
Many people consider online agents cheaper, but when you’ve
weighed up all the hidden costs you may find they could cost you more. Ensure
your chosen agent as an excellent reputation and are proactive. Virtual agents
aren’t ‘real’ estate agents.
Marketing
A great way to accentuate your sale is social media and
property forums. Most people rely on this, rather than traipsing through
agents’ websites. Also ensure you have a board outside. Unless people know your
house is for sale, they can’t buy it!!
Overpricing your property
You may have an figure in your head, but let the agent
advise you as they will be able to use their experience and knowledge of the
market to assist you. Going with a valuation which is too high can actually
backfire and be reduce the amount of interested buyers.
Get ready!
Most buyers will know in the first 60 seconds of walking
through the door of your home if they can see themselves living there, so be
prepared. Declutter and tidy your home are the key to selling.
Be prepared!
Along with tidying and decluttering, get those little
maintenance jobs done. Most buyers don’t want to renovate, simply move in, so
holes in the walls, peeling wallpaper or damp patches will put potential buyers
off. If you need to paint a wall - do it.
Flexibility
Be prepared to be flexible. This may involve doing viewings
at times when you simply want to sit down with your feet up. Some viewers work
long hours, so if you can go the extra mile it may just work in your favour.
Use your agent
Let your agent guide you. They’re used to every question,
stumbling block and eventuality. If you’re not sure - ask! It’s what we’re good
at, but also what you’re paying for.
Keeping these common mistakes in the back of your mind will
help you avoid them during the selling process.
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