Selling tips

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  Rather than rely on outdated advice or trust urban myths, we ask: what...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...

  Whether you are looking to sell your home, or just increasing its value for the future, the most important thing to know is where to spend for self-improvements in order to increase the value of your home. If you don’t spend on the right stuff, chances are you won’t be getting back the money that you spent on improvements when you sell your house. Focus on the things that are important...

Spelling may not top your list of priorities when selling your home, but it will be at the top of a buyer's list, even if they do not realise it. An incorrect word or an unreadable sentence can distract your buyer from what they are meant to be doing: admiring your property rather than analysing your listing. If a strong photo makes a good first impression, then correct grammar avoids leaving a...

  Following HomesGoFast's useful tips, creating a property listing and attracting buyers can be quite a straightforward process. Once you have buyers interested, though, you need to make sure that you can convert their attention into an actual sale. How do you respond to a property enquiry? We provide seven simple steps for lead conversion success: Respond immediately First...

Step One:The first thing you need to do is put yourself in the shoes of any potential buyer who walks up to your house. Does your house look inviting? Is the paint fresh? Is the garden tidy? Even if you are not happy with the neighborhood you live in, you can always make your house look warm and appealing to buyers. Give the outside of your home as much attention as you give the inside and keep that garden...

Planning to sell your property this summer? Already got a holiday booked? Never fear: in an age of property portals and online marketing, it is easier than ever to find a new buyer while you're away. Here are five simple steps to sell your home while on holiday: 1. Advertise your home online Thanks to the global reach of the Internet, it has never been easier to sell your home privately regardless of...