Trying to sell your home? Get ready for a tough ride: buyers are a lot more demanding than they once were. Not only does the Internet mean that they can arm themselves with information about the local market and other homes in the area, but it also means that they can see your property whenever they like online. That on-demand attitude extends to in-person viewing too: they will expect you to show your...
Selling tips
Property photos are arguably the most important part of selling your home. Forget the words: pictures are worth a thousand of those. The price? That can be negotiated. The location you cannot change, but the right images can make any place look more appealing. A recent survey by Redfin found that more than three quarters of buyers (76.6 per cent) said that the number of photos is "very...
Are you thinking of selling your home? If so, the first thing you probably thought about is how much money you are going to make off a quick sale. Although this is important, it isn’t always easy to sell your house as quickly as you would like. However, there are some things you can do to speed the process up. The thing is, you need to get inside the mind of a buyer. What are they looking for? Next,...
When it comes to trying to find a buyer for your home, everyone thinks they know the best thing to do. From friends and family to even work colleagues, it is impossible to mention selling your home without someone offering suggestions or advice. Even the Internet is full of tips to help sell your home. What nobody tells you, though, is what not to do. From prices to taking...
One month into 2015, if you are still sticking with your new year's resolution, you should be proud. For those trying to sell their home this year, though, there is no choice but to continue with the long-term plan. As new contenders enter the market, spurred on by their own goal, you will have to maintain your momentum to avoid being overtaken. February is the perfect time, therefore, to perform a...
Just before the holidays, we discussed whether it was a good idea to sell your home at Christmas. One of the biggest obstacles to a successful sale was the issue of Christmas decorations, which could easily get in the way of a prospective buyer viewing your home - or, worse, potentially offend someone with particular religious beliefs. With the New Year upon us, for those who have embarked upon selling...
Selling your home is no easy business, but your work is not done when you sign the dotted line to transfer your property: then you have to tell everyone you have moved house. Who you gonna call? We round up the 15 essential contacts you need in your diary to sort out all the moving house details that everyone forgets. 1. Bank Nobody wants their bank statement going to a stranger, so be...
With winter setting in, the risk of damage to your home is always higher than during other, more clement seasons. Severe weather can cause problems, both seen and unseen, for your property. These, in turn, can cause problems for you. Selling your home is a hard enough task as it is. Selling a damaged home is even more difficult. Whether it is visibly cracked tiles or a hidden leaky...
As soon as you mention that you are trying to sell your home, people around you light up with helpful suggestions. From arranging a room in a certain way to what smell to waft through your hallway, everyone has an idea of what is best to win over a potential buyer. The reality, though, is more complex than that. Rather than rely on outdated advice or trust urban myths, we ask: what...
If you've ever been in a position where you've been selling your home then you're bound to have spent some time staging your property to make it attractive to potential buyers. Not only does it help you to get your property off the market and sold faster, but it can also add a great deal to its value. So if you're putting your place up for sale then here are some tips to help you do just that. Use Of...