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15 Ways to Sell Your Home Fast
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Introduction Selling your home quickly in today’s
property market can be challenging. Nevertheless, there are many things
you can do to boost your chances of a quick and seamless sale.
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1. You Need Flawless Marketing Materials
More often than not, prospective buyers will find your home online first. This means, your online presence should be impeccable. Professional photographs, elegant descriptions, and detailed floorplans alongside virtual tours are what potential buyers require. As your estate agent we work hard for you and offer all this as standard.
2. Where Possible, Host an Open House
Holding an open house is a great way to create a sense of urgency around your property.
During an open house event, when potential buyers see others interested, it makes them more eager to place an offer.
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3. Promote the Neighbourhood A huge factor when purchasing a property is the location. Firstly, if you
have great neighbours be sure this is conveyed to your viewers. Additionally, make sure you highlight factors such as convenient transport links, excellent schools, and fabulous local amenities.
4. Remove Emotional Attachment Your home is a place that holds many memories. However, once your property is on the market you must remove any emotional attachment, as this can become a huge hindrance to a quick sale.
Not every viewer will love your home and may vocalise their thoughts. It can be difficult to appreciate constructive criticism. But pay close attention to any objections that come up as you could discover a small gem of knowledge which could aid a fast sale.
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5. Stay Flexible with Viewings
Try your best to accommodate potential buyers who want to see your home at unusual times or at short notice. This may mean showing your home without your estate agent
present, which can be daunting at first, but viewers will appreciate the extra effort and it can work to your advantage.
You know your property inside out and are well placed to explain to your viewer how much you have loved living in the location and where your favourite local walks and restaurants are. Even divulging little anecdotes about sitting in your garden with a glass of wine in the summer. You can really set the scene and help realise your viewers dream!
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6. Declutter Your Rooms… and Your Garage
Buyers are usually in search of two key
elements: location and space. Your location is plain to see, but when it comes to space you need to be clever.
Removing all excess items from every room
will give your viewer the impression of larger rooms with more space.
This may mean putting some items into
storage or relocating them to different areas within your property, but it’s worth it. Don’t
overlook garages, sheds and lofts – these are important too.
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7. Sell Your Home at Auction Auctions can be seen as a little risky, after all there is no
guarantee your property will sell on the day and it could be
purchased for less than you imagined if there is no reserve.
However, auctions should be considered if you are truly after a quick sale and although completion times vary, they will
generally complete much faster than the traditional route.
8. Be Visible on Social Media
Sharing your property listing on Facebook can draw in a plethora of potential buyers.
Ask your friends and family to share your post too.
While this might seem relatively insignificant, it allows your post to spread far and wide in a rapid amount of time giving you the
opportunity to reach friends of friends of friends!
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9. Depersonalise Your Home Photographs of your favourite family memories attached to the refrigerator are wonderful and are part of what makes your home personal, but viewers may not be so keen.
During a viewing, buyers generally like to imagine themselves living in the property, and showing a blank canvas is the best way to allow them to visualise this.
10. Agree on an Accurate Asking Price You should work closely with your estate agent to place your home on the market at the most accurate price. You should
beware of agents who may value your home vastly above the average to secure your instruction. Accurately pricing your home is the best way to attract genuine buyers and a key contributor leading to a quick sale.
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11. Kerb Appeal is Everything Almost every genuine potential buyer will pass by your
home before booking and attending a formal viewing! This is why it’s important you ensure your property looks great from the outside.
Are your windows and gutters clean? Is your garden tidy? Give the best possible first impression to encourage viewings.
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12. Try to Avoid Long Chains
Although of course sometimes unavoidable, being part of a long chain of buyers and sellers can be a huge factor in slowing down your sale process. If you are lucky enough to have several offers on the table, consider the length of the chain as well at the monetary factor! This is where first-time buyers are perfect as they will usually have a mortgage agreed in principle and nothing to sell. If your property appeals to first-time buyers you may increase the chances of a quick, painless sale.
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13. Make Small Changes
When looking to sell your property fast, don’t decide to take on huge projects like a bathroom or kitchen renovation to upgrade your home before you market it. Instead, consider freshly painting walls and completing any little DIY jobs to give your home a new lease of life.
14. Consider the View from Each Doorway
Take time to walk through your property,
considering how each room looks from the doorway.
Viewings are often brief, and some potential buyers will make instant decisions, so every room should be immediately impactful.
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15. Apply for Planning Permission on Your Property Most homeowners have envisaged some form of renovation or extension
throughout their time in the home, but the reality is most just never quite get around to completing the work.
If your property is crying out to be extended, consider getting planning
permission in place ready for your eventual buyer. This can be seen as a huge bonus for viewers and allows them to visualise their dream home.
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