Tips on Selling Your Property Quickly

Tips on Selling Your Property Quickly


It almost goes without saying, but in order to achieve the best possible price in the shortest possible time, your home must be in tip top condition. Also, if there are competing properties on the market in the near vicinity, buyers can afford to be selective and will more likely opt for the property that they feel offers best value for the money.

We recommend you follow these guidelines:-
  1. De-clutter, touch up, re-decorate and carry out minor repairs if necessary in order to present your home in the best possible condition, preferably before you put it on the market.
  2. Be realistic. If an estate agent values your home at a figure much higher than you were expecting, seek at least one other opinion and treat the average of the two as a guide. Remember, potential buyers now have a wealth of information available to them to assess whether a property is priced too high. Furthermore, surveyors are likely to down value a property if a purchaser has agreed to pay an over inflated figure.
  3. In a competitive market, you need determination to sell and be aggressive with your marketing price. Remember, if you are also buying, you will be able to drive a hard bargain on the property you wish to purchase.
  4. Do not be lured by cheap fees from an estate agent or solicitor. There will be an obvious reason why they are discounting fees - ultimately, you will get what you pay for! Certainly look for competitive fees; but, essentially, coupled with a proven track record of selling in your area. Ideally, choose an agent based on personal recommendation.
  5. Before any offer is accepted, do ensure that the buyer has a mortgage approved in principle and any chain below has been thoroughly checked out. Lenders are still being really selective about who they offer finance to and on what terms.
If you are thinking about selling your property, Waters & Co. are here to assist. We are the most successful firm of estate agents in the locality. We achieve that by being proactive, efficient, competitive and approachable. We offer the convenience of having both estate agency and solicitors services under one roof, here in your local High Street, so you can pop in for a chat at any time!

You can trust Waters & Co. with your most valuable asset - the professional standard of solicitors rank among the highest in the country and those standards apply to our estate agency work too. Please call us for further advice and guidance on (01675) 467605 or 463855.


January 2010