Top tips to sell your property faster

EditorialRoom 11th July 2024

Selling a house is a major undertaking and can be surprisingly time-consuming. It requires planning, paperwork and, yes, money. So it makes sense to stay organized, especially if you have no experience as a home seller. Here’s our selling checklist with everything you need to know to avoid mistakes.

Keep your emotions in check

It can feel like an invasion of privacy when strangers open your closets and poke around. Distance yourself from the emotional aspects of selling the property and stay focused on the business aspect.

Do your research

Before you sell your house, get to know the local market inside out and get your property valued properly to save time and money. Then set a competitive asking price. Remember buyers will probably try to negotiate a discount.

Choose a real estate agent

It’ll cost you in commission, but agents have more experience negotiating home sales, are familiar with all the paperwork and pitfalls involved in real estate transactions. Interview several candidates before you commit to one agent — the better you get along, the smoother the process is likely to be.

High-quality listing photos

Take time over your listing and add lots of high-quality photographs. Good photos should be crisp and clear and taken during the day when there is plenty of natural light available. Consider adding a video tour or 360-degree view to further enhance your listing.

Make repairs and upgrades

Determining which home improvements to invest in can be daunting. Minor kitchen upgrades, updating a bathroom, touching up exterior paint  are typically wise choices. Make also your home less personal to you to encourage viewers to see themselves there.

Ready to take the plunge and put your home on the market?