When you decide to sell a property, you need to know how much your property is worth, as this will be vital in considering what your next move will be.
When you have booked the valuations for your property, ensure that you have questions ready for the estate agents, as preparing for a valuation is very important. You always want to know what the estate agents can offer you and where your property will be marketed to ensure you make the best choice. Always let the estate agent know if you are thinking of selling or if you just want an idea of price, as this can speed up the process for you.
How to choose an estate agent? Look for local knowledge and a solid history in an area, as you are entrusting one of the largest assets you can own and you NEED TO KNOW that the estate agent you are using knows what they are talking about, as having good local knowledge helps when negotiating on your behalf. How can an estate agent negotiate an offer for you if they do not know the history of an area and the difference of value between roads? Feel free to test us! Please understand that some estate agents will tell you what you want to hear just so you sign their contract, so don’t always think the highest price and lowest fee is the best option, as the last thing you want is your house going stale and not selling.
What should I do to make my house sell? Preparing your house for marketing is very important, as you only get one shot at a good first impression and this can be the difference in selling or not. Clearing your worktops and hiding paperwork is a must... Unfortunately photographs usually show off the mess in a property and make it look worse than it is, so spending a weekend clearing any not needed good can literally be worth a small fortune! It is always worth considering getting a cleaner in for a once over, as what is £100 when you are selling a property worth hundreds of thousands!
Now the estate agent knows you are selling and the house is prepped, arrange for us to visit you in daylight to take good quality photos and draw up the brochure. Good photos and a good description of the property is very important, so if you have any special features that you think add value, always point these out as they can be very positive in the details and add something different. Once the details are created we will send them to you for approval and start marketing at your request. We always want to know if our sellers have any contributions to the property details, as they know the house better than anyone and sellers can add a unique input to make their property stand out.
Tip: Always de-clutter, as having a house that looks too busy can make photos look bad and make it very hard for some buyers to see through any mess.
If you decide not to move immediately, always keep in touch with us, as UK property prices increase at rapid levels and you may need to update yourself at least once a year to stay on top of the prices. Especially if you are located in London or surrounding boroughs! Hertfordshire property prices have increased at exceptional levels year on year!
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