Who can believe how quickly this year has started? One minute it feels like everyone is going on their merry way for Christmas, and the next we’re already into the final week of January – with only one month left of summer!
If you are thinking of selling your home before the winter months are upon us, I would suggest that now is an ideal time to start the process. You will need to appoint an agent to represent you, choose a method of sale, allow time to arrange advertising and editorial and last but not least the preparation of your property itself... there is much to be done before most of you will be ready to go to market.
The first step is obviously to appoint a sales agent with which to list your property. My Tips for Selling Property video below may assist you with choosing the best agent to represent you.
In choosing the best agent for your circumstances, don't simply choose someone with whom you feel comfortable, they also need to be honest with you regarding price expectations to allow you to make informed decisions. But probably the most important aspect to look for in an agent is their Negotiation ability. Remember, you are employing an agent to get you the best possible price.
It is also not uncommon for many properties to require a bit of a ‘sprucing up’ so to speak before being officially offered to the market. It is entirely up to you to decide the quantity of funds that will be dedicated to the endeavour; however a general rule is that you should follow the rules of a cost-benefit analysis. My Tips for Selling Property video below may also give you some tips on how to present your home for sale.
It is often the case that extensive renovations are unnecessary as many people like to move into a new property and integrate their own touch and preferences. You could find that you spend a large amount on repainting and reflooring, etc, only to have new owners move in and start again.
With this in mind, many properties will benefit immensely from just a coat of fresh paint and a decluttering of all personal items. When painting, light colours are often best as they can help to create a sense of spaciousness and light – often improving the appeal of the property to prospective buyers.
Although the steps to prepare a property for sale will differ from dwelling to dwelling, with an agent in place and slight visual changes complete, many properties will now be ready to take to market.
For more information or if you have any questions about selling or buying please do not hesitate to contact me. Even if you are not in my area of expertise I am more than happy to point you in the right direction.
