Sell your property

Sell your property faster and for more money!

How to best market your property is as key to the selling process as keeping it clean and tidy for viewings. Our selling guide tells you how to get the most out of your property and ensure you attract interest from prospective buyers

People have different reasons for selling, from disposing of an investment property to simply moving home.

Once you have decided to sell up, think about what you want to include in the sale. Normally, fixtures and fittings such as air conditioning are included in the price but other moveable things can be up for negotiation.

If you are thinking of selling on some items you no longer use, do it before you start marketing your property as the less clutter you have the faster your house will sell.

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Listing Your Property

Your agent will ask that you complete and sign a Selling Agreement with us so that everyone is clear from the start of their obligations and the finer details of the selling procedure.

We require the following useful documents and facts about your property, which assist our agents when informing potential buyers, such as:

Copy of Title Deeds
Copy of Contract Of Sale
Floor plans
Building regulation certificates/planning license
Communal charge details for apts

Once your property is listed with us we will need a set of keys (if the property is vacant) so that we have access for viewings any time of the day or week. If you are living at the property we will liaise directly with you about viewing appointments and try to give as much notice as possible.

Getting the most out of viewings

Now you have signed a contract with an estate agent you need to get your property ready for viewings and give it the best chance of selling. First impressions count so put yourself in the buyer’s shoes and think about how you can enhance your property's appeal.

Consider its "kerb appeal"; the first thing potential buyers will see before they even get past the front door. Here are some things to look out for:

Does the front of your property need smartening up?
Could the front garden be tidier?
Would the front door look better with a fresh lick of paint?
Could the front windows do with a clean?

Look at the inside with a critical eye too:

Keep it clean and tidy. De-clutter and use sensible storage. Potential buyers will want to visualise how they can fill the space
Undertake any minor repairs that need doing so buyers will need to really try hard to find any negatives
If you want to re-decorate, go for neutral tones, which will appeal to a wider audience
Make your house comfortable, cool on hot sunny days and warm during the winter season
Banish smoke or pet odours. Open the windows and try to keep it aired and well lit
Bring out the best features such as fireplaces and use mirrors to increase the sense of space

Negotiating offers

Once you have received an offer, be prepared to negotiate. But remember, you don't have to sell to the highest bidder. A lower bidder might be better if they:

Are paying cash (so don't have to wait for mortgage approval)
Already have a mortgage "agreed in principle"
Don't have to sell a property first (they could be first-time buyers or investors) or are in a short chain
Can fit in with your timescales better than other buyers

Once you have accepted an offer you will probably be asked to take it off the market. It's your decision, but if you do, tell your agent that if the sale has not progressed after two weeks you'll want it back on the market.

If the property is not selling…?

Ask your agent why they think it's not selling. What's the feedback from viewings?
Can your agent 'freshen up' your property details on Sweet Home Realtors website with better photos or a more engaging description?
Was the exterior photo clearly taken a long time ago in a different season? If so, ask your agent to take a fresh photo.
Do you need to reduce the price?
If a survey revealed a problem that led a buyer to renegotiate or pull out, consider getting repairs done.

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