How Can I Sell My House Quickly?

If you’ve ever tried to sell a house, or you’re in the process of selling, then you probably know how long and arduous it can be. Complications and setbacks are commonplace, and it’s easy to become frustrated and to feel like you’re simply not getting anywhere. 

Truth is, you can’t expect your property to be rife with offers over the asking price the moment it goes on sale, especially in this slow market. And if you need to sell quickly, this can bring added stress and pressure to the task. Of course, patience is key, but there are things you can do to sell your house more quickly and help the process along.

From making your property more physically appealing to behind-the-scenes tactics that can trigger the market, we have a few tricks up our sleeve that you can implement to help drive those offers up:

• Make sure you’re ready for the sale
• Get the information your solicitor will need ready
• Do small bits of work around the house
• Focus on first impressions
• De-personalise
• Lower the asking price
• Choose the right estate agent

Learn how to put these into action below, and in the meantime, reach out to our estate agents in Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Burnley, and Bacup for expert local advice on selling your home. 

Make sure you’re ready for the sale

The likelihood is that both you and your buyer will be in a chain, i.e. looking to buy/sell a property themselves. This almost always means that the selling process will be slower, but you can help things by being as ready as you can be for any purchase you’re planning to make. Speak to your mortgage advisor and have a solicitor ready in advance. On average, about 30% of sales fall through, so the chances are high – you need to be ready when the opportunity arises.

Get the relevant information ready for your solicitor

There are a lot of documents involved in selling a house. A great thing to do is to get as much of this paperwork ready in advance. From window and door certificates, building regulation certificates, legal documents, EPC, boiler warranties and more – having these prepared will speed things up for you and your solicitor.

Do small bits of work around the house

We tend to advise against the undertaking of significant housework before or during a sale. It can be disruptive, become delayed, and also not be to the tastes of potential buyers. However, doing small bits of work can be a great idea. Keeping your kitchen and bathroom in good condition can add value to your property. Small things like a new coat of paint or minor fixes can make your property more appealing.

Focus on first impressions

When potential buyers visit your house, they will probably decide quickly whether it’s a contender or not – within a few minutes, even. It’s well known that curb appeal (how a property looks from outside) can have a huge impact on potential buyers. With this in mind, we recommend keeping your front garden tidy and maybe even repainting the front door while selling. When a buyer visits your home, you want their first impression to be positive.

De-personalise

While trying to sell your home, it’s a good idea to visualise what’s going on in the buyer’s head. They’ll be trying to imagine the property as their own, so try to offer potential buyers a relatively blank canvas. Declutter a bit and consider removing some of the more personal trinkets and decorations from sight. This way, buyers can more easily see themselves living in the house.

Lower the asking price

There’s an unnecessarily large stigma attached to lowering your asking price. Even doing so by a little can have an immediate impact on your sale. This often outweighs the negligible amount of profit you’ll lose – especially if you’ve been on the market for a while. Reducing the price will trigger major property portals to alert buyers, it can thrust you into new budget ranges, and potentially lead to bidding wars that can even drive the price back up. 

The amount you reduce by should be done strategically, with your own financial position and market behaviours taken into account. This is where you should consult with a professional estate agent like JonSimon, who can provide superior market knowledge to advise you on a reduction strategy that remains within your financial boundaries.

Choose the right estate agent

You want to pick an estate agent that comes with a good reputation, plenty of excellent reviews, and exceptional local knowledge – an agency that is established and that you know you can trust. A good estate agent should be established and have a trusted reputation for helping sellers get their properties in front of the right potential buyers’ eyes.  

Speed up your sale with JonSimon

Here at JonSimon Estate Agents, we live and breathe property sales. As well as guiding you through the sales process from start to finish, we have an abundance of registered local buyers and are tirelessly proactive when it comes to negotiating and securing you a fast sale with a good asking price. 

Our job is to take the heavy lifting away from the process while maximising your proceeds from the sale. For us, it’s all about ensuring you have a successful and happy move. As one of North Manchester’s leading estate agents, we welcome anyone attempting to sell a property in the area to get in touch, we’d be happy to help you on your journey to securing a smooth and easy sale.