15/10/2021
Selling a home can be a nerve-wracking experience. You want to move on as quickly as possible and for a reasonable price, but frustration can easily creep in if your house has been sitting on the market for a few months.
If your home isn't getting many viewers and time is ticking on, these might be the reason:
Too Expensive - Dropping the asking price, even just a little bit, will attract more viewers.
Photos - It's very important to have good quality images and video showcasing your property. A local agent can help you with quality marketing materials to attract more viewers to your home.
Time - When putting your house on the market, it’s a good idea to be mindful of what season it is. It’s not impossible to sell your home during summer or winter; it just means that you might have to have more patience.
Too Personal - Put all overly personal items in storage to allow your buyers to visualise themselves living there.
Too Cluttered - Before you put your home on the market, make sure you declutter every room in your house as buyers want to walk into a house and see themselves living there.
It Smells Bad - Before showing your house, deep clean your carpets, dispose of any rubbish and freshen up fabrics with odour eaters. Use scented candles and diffusers and open your windows to allow fresh air in.
Pets - If possible, keep your pets out of sight during viewings.
You Won't do Repairs - If your home is a bit tired, that will leave people with the wrong impression.
Low Showing Availability - You have to make your home available for viewings as much as possible. If you decline too many showings, then you could end up missing out on the perfect buyer.
Make sure you avoid these mistakes, and you'll have a home that will sell in no time.
Alison Letts - Independent Estate Agent
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