- April 11, 2022
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Selling a house is no easy task, especially for individuals who are putting their house on the market for the first time. Parting with the house you first owned may be challenging because of all the memories associated with your home. However, after being certain that you’re going to be selling your house, you would ideally want to sell your house at a profit. With so many steps to take, you may sometimes feel like you’re at a loss. Not to fret! There are a few important practices you can adopt to put you in a position of power while you’re selling your home. Read on to find out our top tips to sell a house!
Fix Any Damage
Over the years, your house may have suffered some damages. You may have learned to accept the leaks in your ceilings or the scuffed paint on the walls. In fact, you may have been so used to the damages to your house that you barely notice them anymore. However, when a fresh pair of eyes look at these damages, they will be extremely stark to them. Therefore, we recommend fixing any damages in your house, both minor and major, so that prospective buyers have no way of driving down the price of your house. Furthermore, faults in the house will eventually be discovered by the buyer during the inspection process and any serious, undeclared damages may cost you heavily. Fixing damages puts the seller in a position of power whilst selling the property which is why we recommend making a list of any possible faults and damages and thereafter, fixing them!
Clean Out Clutter
Being in the same house for many years will inevitably result in you collecting loads of items. Though these items might have great significance to you, when you’re moving, it may be time to part with these items. The clutter can affect how attractive your house looks to potential buyers. Imagine having a huge pile of old bicycles and boxes right at the entrance of your house. It does not cast the best of impressions on your potential buyer. It can also prevent your buyer from seeing the wonderful features of your house.
Have A Price Range
Having a price range that you are certain about can make you seem more confident during negotiations. It is important to remain realistic about the price range of your property, though. Pricing it too high may drive away potential buyers while you might be selling your own property short by undervaluing it. Therefore, we recommend looking at the houses that are currently on the property market before pricing your own property.
Listing Your House
After you have done all the above, it is time to list your property! Your house should be in great condition by this point, after all the repairs and decluttering. The last step would be marketing your property. If you are employing the help of a property agent, you should be in constant conversation with them regarding their marketing strategy.