Today we publish the last of our blogs in our 12-week blog series, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SELLING YOUR HOME.
SELLING YOUR HOME – A SUMMARY
SELLING YOURSELF VS USING A PROFESSIONAL AGENT
- Don’t be emotionally involved
- Understand what Agents do
- Play the Agent field
- Ask about the exact service you will be receiving from your Agent
- Ask about your Agent’s real estate commission
AN ACCURATE VALUATION & THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT A MANDATE
- Don’t set an unrealistic price
- Price your home accurately
- Be aware of certain costs you will have to incur throughout the process
- Signing a mandate
HOME STAGING WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME
- Prepare for the sale
- Do Home staging – it boosts the appeal and selling power of your Home
- Start from your pavement and work your way in
- Remove clutter
- Don’t over-upgrade, but do make sure you repair everything that’s broken
- Paint your interior if it needs it
- Clean properly and thoroughly
- Get rid of all odours
- Let the light in!
- The kitchen comes first, so make it appealing
HOME MARKETING
- Don’t skimp on listing photo’s, insist on professional photography
- Consider a video tour
- Review your listing online
- Make sure you are marketing through all channels, especially online
- Put up a sign on the perimeter or the pavement
HOME SHOWING
- Accommodate viewings by prospective buyers
- Be flexible with Home showings
- Consider holding an open house
- Take your pets somewhere for showings
- Don’t hide major problems
SALE NEGOTIATIONS & CONVEYANCING
- Don’t expect to be offered your asking price
- Don’t sell to unqualified buyers
- Respond promptly to a purchase offer
- Ensure that you are kept fully informed throughout the conveyancing process