The Best Way to Sell Your Home
Sometimes selling your home can be a stressful experience, but breaking down the sale into easy manageable steps can transform your way of thinking and make the whole process appear a whole lot less daunting.
It’s true to say that the more you do something, the easier it becomes. At Redwing we handle the sale of homes in Liverpool and the surrounding area on a regular basis, which means we are pretty much prepared for every eventuality and know the best way to sell your home!
We have therefore put together a collection of top tips to keep in mind when you set about the process of selling your home.
1. Get the History
First and foremost, you need to make sure that you really want to sell your home. Factors that you may want to take into account include the reasons behind the move and, equally as importantly, whether or not you stand to sell your home for the price you had imagined. Various property websites such as Rightmove and Zoopla will allow you to check the history of recent sales in your local area, so that you can get an idea as to how much you are likely to make from the sale of your home. Always bear in mind that no two homes are ever the same. Even minor variations in the property, such as the age of a boiler, can have a dramatic impact on valuations. Fluctuations in the economy and housing market can also play their part in the money that you are likely to receive.
The only way to get a completely realistic view is to consult a local property expert such as Redwing, and arrange a valuation of your property completely free of charge! From this, you will gain a more realistic view of how much you are likely to sell your home for in the current climate.
2. Be Realistic
Remember to be realistic when it comes to price. We are more than happy to arrange for a free of charge property valuation to provide an estimation as to how much you are likely to get from the sale of your home. However, you are the seller, and you are therefore inclined to set the bar of how much your initial asking price is going to be. Bear in mind that if you price your property too high, then you may find that you put off a lot of potentially interested buyers. If you are looking to sell your house fast, then you may adopt the strategy of pricing below our valuation. Money talks and this is one of the easiest ways of generating a quick house sale.
3. Dress to Impress
The presentation of your home can sometimes dent your prospects of generating a quick sale. You do not need to be an interior obsessive, as risque decor can sometimes be just as off-putting to potential buyers! Your aim should be to ensure that your rooms all look light, warm and airy. Many home buyers are not looking to move into a pre-styled property. Pretty much everyone will want to add their own touch and style to their home to create an ambience that makes them feel comfortable.
We would therefore recommend that you focus on providing potential buyers with a blank canvas on which they can build. It is also important to ensure that any minor DIY complaints such as broken lights, chipped paint, dripping taps and cracked tiles are addressed prior to any house viewings. Buyers might like the idea of styling their own home, but will often draw the line at even minor DIY repair jobs such as these. Just make sure to not go over budget on this, as it will naturally impact on the amount you make at the end of the sales process.
4. Dress to Impress
Once you’ve got the DIY complaints out of the way, one of the simplest and most important tasks to complete prior to any property viewings is to ensure the cleanliness of your home. Particular focus should be paid in kitchens and bathrooms where grime and limescale are most likely to build up. However, it helps to ensure that every room is spotlessly clean, hovered, and dust-free. First impressions mean a lot, so it is always worth adding the odd air freshener or two to help keep the place smelling fresh and clean. This is particularly important in properties with a furry four-legged resident!
5. Let us do the work
Finally, you need to take into account any expenditures or tasks which need to be completed as part of the home selling process. Marketing and online property listings can be expensive and problematic process. That’s why it is often worth taking on the services of an experienced estate agent such as Redwing who can tackle all of these tasks for you. Not only do we take on the tasks that you don’t want to do, but we will also provide you with the benefits of our expertise. Our Sales and Marketing teams know a thing or two about selling homes in Liverpool, we know the right things to say or highlight when marketing your home and writing up property descriptions for online listings.
For a fee of just £995, we’ll take on all the hard work for you so that you can just focus on the simple tasks such as making the place look spick and span. Take the first step today by arranging your free property valuation online.