How to speed up a property sale

So, you’ve decided that the next stage of your life involves moving to a new location, and this means selling your current home. If you’re like most homeowners, you’ll be relying heavily on the sale of your house to be able to afford to secure a new home to move into. This can become a very frustrating phase where you’re rearing to go, but you haven’t secured a buyer yet, especially when you’re planning on moving abroad or changing cities. There are ways to expedite the sale process and increase your chances of getting your home sold quicker – we look at a few tips and tricks here:

1. Make your home appealing

Go the extra mile by cleaning, tidying, patching up and painting your home to create the best first impression. You want your buyers to imagine themselves living in this house, so remove any personal items such as photographs, which will affect the intended appearance. Put flowers in the lounge, spray a pleasant fragrance around the house and make each room look inviting and comfortable.

2. Do your homework

Take some time to research the current market value of properties in your neighbourhood and get the assistance of a real estate agent to determine the resale value of your house. Consult a few property specialists and get several quotes, in order to ensure that you are asking the right price for your home.

3. Proper Marketing

Ensure that you get the best possible exposure for your home by getting the word out there in as many ways as possible. If you’re selling your house without the aid of a real estate agency, advertise on classifieds websites and make use of your social media accounts: asking friends to share your post can go a long way in spreading the word without costing you anything. If you decide to recruit a real estate agency, talk to a few agents before settling on the ones you entrust with selling your home. After all, you’ll be dealing very closely with them for the weeks or months to come, and you need to ensure they have your best interest at heart.

Whatever your reason for needing to sell your house in a rush, you have some options and ways that can help you speed up the process. These are just some ideas, but with a bit of creativity, you can think of a whole lot more.

At Seeff, we specialise in being experts in property to help you sell your home for the best price and in the shortest time period possible.