Sellers often assume that selling their property will be a walk in the park, but it can be a challenging process. Your property may be generating a lot of attention, but it may seem that this is never going to lead to a sale and leave you feeling incredibly disappointed.
If you’re struggling to secure that all important sale, don’t fear, here at House Tree we know a number of things you can do to ensure a successful sale. Remember, be patient, it isn’t a quick process.
Have a clear-out
When putting your property on the market it’s vital that you view your property from an outsider’s perspective. It could be that your home is attracting a lot of attention which doesn’t materialise, and this could be because potential buyers can’t see past unwanted clutter in your property. So before you book the all important viewings, ensure you clear all surfaces to maximise space in each room.
It’s also important that you depersonalise your home too. Buyers want to imagine a future in a home, so removing some family photographs and more personal items will mean they can envisage making your property their home and may well be more likely to place an offer.
Market it right Since putting your property up for sale, are you not receiving as many enquiries as you would like? It might be time to revise your current marketing strategy. In a highly competitive marketplace, it’s vital your property gets the attention it deserves in order to generate more viewings, and this can all be orchestrated through the correct marketing channels.
If you choose to market your property with House Tree, we ensure your property gets pride of place on the biggest property portals, Rightmove and Zoopla. As an online estate agent, we also offer a much more cost-effective way to sell your home, leaving you some money spare to ensure your home looks the part.
Host the perfect viewing
So your marketing strategy has been a success and you’re getting huge volumes of viewings through the door. To ensure these viewings are a success you must ensure that you are flexible for potential buyers to view your home. They’ll often be working full-time so you’ll have to work around their timings.
A further key thing to remember when hosting a viewing is to make the buyer feel at home. Allow them to explore the home unsupervised so they can really get a closer look at the property, and try your best not to be too pushy and oversell the property. You’ll have tonnes of positive things to say about your home, but don’t push this upon new buyers.
Who are you selling to?
When placing your property on the market it’s important to consider which demographic you are looking to market your property to. If you have a studio apartment on the market, then you’re likely to attract younger couples or friends, whose primary needs will be a great dining area and features such as a mod-con kitchen. However, if you were aiming to attract a family to your property, then it’s key to maximise any garden space you may have, and transforming a potential spare room into a playroom would be a smart move.
Now’s the time
Autumn is renowned for being the perfect time to sell property, so get the selling process into gear now. With the kids back to school after the long summer break, and Christmas still far enough away, now is when most buyers are on the move, so ensure you’re ready for this extra influx of attention.
If you would like further tips and advice on selling your property with House Tree, why not take a look at our free sellers guide. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss putting you property on the market then get in touch, or obtain a free, online valuation of your property today.
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