Selling Your House Today
May 13th, 2008
A few years ago we were in a seller’s market and in four out of five cases a potential buyer met the asking price set by the seller almost immediately. Since then though, the doubling of mortgage interest rates has produced a loss in confidence in the property market and prices have started to progressively fall.
More and more homeowners are trying to sell their properties but demand from buyers is dropping sharply. What this means is that the property market is very quickly turning in to a buyer’s market, so many sellers have been forced to lower their asking prices. This would only be classed as good thing where you thinking of purchasing a house in the not too distant future. This also applies to property for sale in Attleborough
With all this in mind, if you are thinking of selling your house, there are a few of things you should do to ensure that your property receives the best sale price possible.
First and foremost, if you have a viewing booked, make sure that your house is tidy. This is vitally important in the current climate. Clean everywhere you can and make sure you de-clutter, as minimalistic is definitely the way to go. It has the effect of making your property look more spacious.
When it comes to viewings, make sure you are available all the time. Don’t get choosy about when potential buyers can or cannot view your house as you may be declining the opportunity of a quick sale or even the possibility of selling, full stop. Do not forget that most people work so you are probably looking at most viewings occurring in the evenings and at weekends.
Complete all the outstanding DIY jobs around the house before the viewings start. This is a no-brainer as there is nothing worse than viewing a property and thinking that work needs doing on it. It gives the impression that you just don’t give a damn about your house.
Make sure you are prepared for all the paperwork and legalities that will be involved. Have a good solicitor on hand and make sure you have everything in place to guarantee a quick sale should you receive an offer.
Make sure that your asking price is sensible and obtain a valuation from as many estate agents as you can. Check the average prices of houses for your area by doing a check online.
Selling your house in today’s market conditions is not going to be an easy undertaking. Spring time is traditionally a buoyant period for the market but the way things are going, even that customary period of buoyancy may fall by the wayside.
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