04th December 2020

Selling your home

Are you ready to make that long-awaited move?

The idea of selling your home, especially for the first time, can be a daunting one. No sales period is the same so you shouldn’t be alarmed if the waiting period for your property to sell is longer than you expect. On the other hand, it’s important to ensure you are are doing all you can to attract potential buyers.

Make sure you get an up to date professional valuation

The bottom line is that it all comes down to the price. If you’ve got the presentation right then the price is a big swing factor for potential buyers. If your home ticks all the boxes from transport links, good schools nearby, extras like secluded gardens and a garage etc, but falls in an unrealistic price bracket, buyers are going to opt for something else nearby.

Organise a video walk-through

One of the best ways to drum up sales interest in a crowded property market is to use a video tour. These can be highly effective for sellers who have struggled for some time to sell without compromising too much on the price. Make sure you liaise with your estate agent directly on how to conduct the best walk-through.

Choose the right estate agent

Make sure you use the ‘right’ estate agent. A dedicated agent who is actually interested in you and your property, will go above and beyond expectations to seal a deal. The right agent will know your area and local market inside out, its annual peaks and troughs, which demographics will be interested in your property and what appeals most to them. They will be your eyes and ears throughout the process and take the initiative to try something new if what you’re currently doing isn’t working. Finding the buyer is only one small part of what an estate agent will do for you. A ‘good’ agent will really come into their own when it comes to actually getting the sale through to the exchange of contracts and completion.