How to Improve Your Home’s Chances of Selling

With an increasingly volatile property market that at one moment soars and at another moment plunges, why not try to do all you can to maximise your chances of selling your house in a time of flux? There are a number of small tricks you can use to improve your chances of selling, and we’ve put the best of them together for you.

Be Realistic About Asking Price

It can be tempting to ask more for your house than its valuation suggests; simply because to you it is worth more than it is to any independent agent. Putting 5k onto the asking price doesn’t look too bad compared to the numbers before it, but it could mean putting the price beyond the budget of some buyers. The more realistic you are about the price, the more people it will appeal to.

Shop Around For Estate Agents

When choosing an estate agent, many people go with whatever is easiest; the one around the corner, the one your friend used, the one whose signs you see the most etc. But there are actually many serious things to consider when choosing an agent, for example do you know which one in the area is the best value for money? Do you know how they plan to market your property? Will they be the ones to show people round or will you?

Make the Most of What You’ve Got

However small your outdoor space is, make sure you make the most of it as a selling technique. Even if you can only just squeeze a deckchair and a few plants in, it is the idea of the space that counts. There is also something called ‘curb appeal’, which means viewing the property from the outside as your potential buyers would, to ensure everything looks neat and tidy for that crucial first impression.

Clutter-Free Zone

There is nothing worse than viewing a messy house, but many people’s definition of messy is different. Sometimes ultra neat show home type houses can feel a bit alien. Try to strike a balance between lived-in and tidy; put clutter away, clear out the junk room and try to view the rooms through the eye of a stranger.

Pay Attention to Detail

Although they will not be purchasing the furniture and hangings, it is important to show off your space to the best of its potential. Why not invest in some new pieces, which can always be easily moved to a new location, or add simple but high impact touches such as new bedcovers; for example the beautiful, eye-catching range shown at threel.co.uk . Consider it a treat for you when your house sells so quickly!

The property market is in a constant state of flux, so it makes sense to do every small thing you can to ensure a speedy and successful sale. It might seem like endless tidying at an already stressful time but we guarantee it will be worth it.