Do you need to make a quick home sale?

Here are the top tips for a fast and easy sale, straight from the experts at Seeff

While most sellers are prepared to wait for the best possible price, there are times when you need to make a quick sale. A bargain price will no doubt be a good bet to attract loads of buyers, but is not the only option. The experts at Seeff provide a few top tips for a fast and easy sale.
The property market goes through various phases and tracks the economy closely. This is important for sellers to know. During a weak economic phase, there are fewer buyers, the prices paid tend to be lower and the market tends to favour buyers. When it picks up again, it swings in favour sellers and higher prices.
While you would want to sell when the economy is good, there are times when you want to, or may need to sell quickly. The reasons can be varied. It could be financial, bit is often simply because you have found your new dream house or want to move to a new neighbourhood, city or country.
The longer your house is on the market, the more it will cost you, especially if you have put an offer on another property and end up with two bonds.
Selling fast is achievable, but there are a few important aspects to take into account. A cheap price will no doubt get you plenty of offers, but this is generally not the desirable route as buyers can be put off and may well want to know why it is so cheap.
The best way to make a quick sale is to work with the right agent and to put your house on the market at the right price.

Follow these five top tips and you are sure to get your house sold faster:

– the starting point is setting your asking price at a market related level. If it is too high, you will not attract buyers and there will be no quick sale for you. An experienced area agent is your best bet to assist in pitching your price at the right level and advise on how to best market your property to attract maximum buyer interest in the shortest timeframe.

– ensure that you property is in tip top condition to attract maximum buyer interest. Unless you are offering a good price, a good clean out and declutter is vital. Ensure all repairs and maintenance is done and a fresh coat of paint is always advisable if you want to propel your property to the top of the most wanted list.

– this is a crucial mistake that sellers often make. If you are looking for a quick sale, yet still get a good price, then you need to speak to the most suitable agent for the job and this tends to be an area specialist with a track record of sales success. Such an agent will also give you the low down on what your chances are to make a quick sale.

– show houses and viewings are an important part of the house hunting process. You need to be flexible to allow people to view the home as often as needed. Speak to your agent to coordinate viewing sessions if necessary, perhaps a late afternoon or early evening on a few week nights in addition to a Saturday afternoon and the usual Sunday viewings.

– if you are in a hurry for whatever reason, then you should consider all reasonable and serious offers. Often, the first offer is the best and most accurate reflection of what your home is really worth on the open market. The longer the home is on the market, the less attractive it is to buyers. Bear in mind too, that you may be competing with other listings in the area.