Even if you have not found your perfect property yet, you know that you don’t want your move to be a long-drawn-out affair. Having the right team in place to guide you really does make a big difference. So, here’s a few things to bear in mind that could help to speed up the sale of your home.
Create killer kerb appeal
From windows to weed-free paths and a nicely presented front door, your home’s kerb appeal is the face of your home. It’s most likely the first thing your potential buyer will see online and in person. Check the guttering, mow the lawn, and give that area of your home a good brush. It’s often the combined effect of these basics that makes the biggest impact. Don’t forget your garden and other outdoor spaces; they are just as important as any other room in the house.
Good first impressions matter
Making your home look pretty is a surefire way to attract buyers. Arranging furniture in a way that creates a feeling of space will make it more appealing to buyers. Clean, decluttered spaces with small elements of staging show your home’s features off in the best possible light. Set the scene by dressing your home and setting the table nicely or arranging cushions on beds but remember to be subtle.
Ask for the right asking price
Homes that are set at the right price will sell more quickly than homes that need to be reduced later. In fact, if you overprice your home and then reduce the price later, it can put buyers off. Consulting your agent so that you can get the price right in the first place is important. That said, the market is in a good place and many buyers are achieving their asking prices, so leaving room for a little negotiation is not a bad thing.
Choose the right conveyancer
One of the biggest delays in sales completions can be caused by waiting for your conveyancer or that of your buyers’. Before you move, try and find a good conveyancer; they will handle the legal process of buying your home. While this can take time, some are far more efficient than others.
Place importance on your paperwork
Gas certificates, building control certificates, EPC ratings—any paperwork that you need to progress your sale should be close to hand. Not having the right documentation can slow your home sale or, worse still, put buyers off. If more than one home sale slows in the chain, then delays become compounded. So, it pays to be organised.
Make your home appealing to cash buyers
Whether you are selling to a cash buyer or a buyer who is taking out a mortgage to buy your home, addressing structural issues or repairs can be beneficial. If you are interested in selling as quickly as possible, then pricing your home to make it appealing to cash buyers could significantly speed up your sale.
Communication is key
Finding a good agent and keeping in touch throughout the selling process will give you a heads up on how best to prepare for the expected and the unexpected. Agents are eager to advise you on preparing your home and can introduce it to buyers from a database of hungry homemovers. They can also recommend good conveyancers, mortgage advisors, and other property professionals that could help speed up your sale.
