Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you are going to take in your life. Normally people start by seeking advice on what their current property is worth. Urmston estate agents, VitalSpace believe that maximising a properties value is just as important as achieving a successful sale.
The following tips are simple steps which we feel can assist with achieving the best possible price for your home.
Valuation
It is not always best to accept the highest house valuation an estate agent offers. Some agents will quote you a high figure, just to win your business. Get two or three estate agents to put a figure on the value of your house. Also, it is not always the best route to select an estate agent offering a cheap selling fee. Often cheaper agents rely on turnover of stock and a larger numbers of quick sales rather than taking time to negotiate the best terms for their clients.
Presentation
Obvious to state but sometimes missed, properties that are more appealing to the eye are likely to attract more interest than those that are not. Review the quality of your agents property details and photographs to ensure that your property will be shown in its best light. Poor presentation on behalf of your agent could have a detrimental effect on your sale price. At VitalSpace, we understand how to extract the best features from a property including favoured angles and lighting to ensure that all our properties are showcased to the highest possible standard.
Target your market
Who is likely to purchase your home? Speak to your estate agent to find out what type of person would likely to be interested in buying your house, value can be added to your house by exposing it to the right type of buyers. If your target market is a family with children, make some of your bedrooms as child friendly as possible. If your house appeals to young professional couples, leave a bedroom clear and point out it potential as a home office.
Marketing your home to the correct purchasers will significantly increase your chances of receiving an improved return.
Pick the right time
The best time to sell a house is in the spring, February/March, and the autumn, September. In these months demand for housing stock is high and supply is often low, so property prices are at their highest in these months.
Clear the clutter
Your house must look inviting to your potential buyers. The easiest thing to do is to de-clutter your house. Personal belongings are best hidden. A viewer needs to picture themselves living in the property so create that perfect picture by removing magazines, clutter, books, food, drinks, toiletries etc.
Clean and touch up
To obtain the best price for your house, sometimes a small investment must be made for you to reap the rewards. If major decoration is out of the question, some small touching up with the paint brush should be carried out. First impressions count so give the front door a fresh coat of paint. Clean bathrooms and kitchens as much as you can to present a fresh welcoming home.
Achieving the best price for your house will require some input from your chosen estate agent who can inform you of the best methods to stay ahead of the competition and get the best possible price for your house.
