One of the most stressful things we can do with our lives is buying a home and ultimately selling ones as well. It can be so hard to go through as a process. The whole choosing a place, making sure you get the best possible price for your home, and ensuring you get the most out of the process. In all honesty, it can be overwhelming.
So I thought I would share with you some of the best ways you can make the most out of the sale of your home, ensuring that you get the most money. I hope that these tips help you sell your home quickly.
Choosing the right estate agent
One of the first things you need to think about when selling your home is choosing the right estate agent for the job. That might mean speaking to a few agents and getting them to visit your home. Listen to what they have to say, and take on their advice. Don’t make a decision there and then.
You may be thinking that going with a bigger company is better, but actually you may find that going with a local and independent estate agent could work in your favour in terms of the sales side of things. They really pride themselves on the knowledge of the area.
And it could help to add a different dimension to the house sale. You also need to consider fees. There is a lot to take in when deciding on the agent, so make sure you see a few so that you have a decent comparison you can make.
Decluttering your home
Having people want to view your home is great, but is it really in the best condition it could be? One of the things you could consider doing would be to declutter your home. Getting rid of anything you don’t want, you don’t need or that you don’t love.
Basically all of the things you probably won’t move with you into your new home. You could even consider packing up some of the bits to take away early. This way, you are left with minimum items in your home. This is so you can allow buyers to imagine their belongings in your home.
Decorating your home neutrally
You also need to consider decorating again, especially if you have put your own stamp on the place. Decorating your home neutrally will allow people to see a blank canvas, which can be very appealing especially when you are buying a home. A quick lick of paint won’t cost much or indeed take too long to do, but it could make all of the difference.
Focusing on key areas of improvement before selling
Finally, before you even put your home up for sale, it’s worth investing in any key areas to try and boost the sale price. Rooms like the kitchen and bathroom can really sell a property, and while you may need some investment initially to get them done, it can boost the price tag massively.
I hope that this has helped you to consider how you can make more from the sale of your home.
Thanks for the tips!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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