Texas Paul Joseph Preston | This is how you can sell your house fast

1. How To Sell Your Property Fast...And For The Right Price !

2. Intro • Selling your property quickly can seem tricky especially in times when the property market is slow or values are flat lining (or even decreasing) But whatever the market, property sales still happen, and you will always be able to sell your property (in any market) at the right price and if it is presented in the right way.... and to the right audience

3. Value Your Property Correctly • The first step to selling your house quickly is to set your expectations at the start Most house sellers have lived in their property a while and are very attached (and rightly so). They have a lot of great memories there, but this can lead to them thinking the property is maybe worth more than it is. If your set out with the wrong value in mind of what the property is worth, then its likely you will struggle to sell and your property could be waiting on the market for a while and become stagnant, and find it very hard to find a buyer. There are lots of online tools and free ways to value your properties now, but ideally your looking for recent sold prices to compare your property against, as this is the most accurate method of getting the possible 'market value' for your home.

4. In reality the sale price and what the property is worth, is what a buyer is willing to pay and a seller is willing to sell at, but as a starting point, sales values give a good indicator. One way to get these is using the land registry sales figures, but this can be quiet confusing.

5. Present Your Property For Sale • Once you have an idea on the properties value, the next step is getting it ready for sale. Again its wise to set expectations here, and be honest with yourself on the condition of the property That pink paint and floral wallpaper you love so much, may not be appealing to a new buyer. Now this doesn't mean a full over haul on the property and redecoration throughout, far from it. It is more about tackling the simple things like: • Tidying up the front and back garden (first impressions really do count) • Clean the property before viewings • Fixing up any last minute maintenance jobs (like that loose stair rail, removing the broken bathroom mirror, screwing the kitchen cupboard door back on) These are all very simple and quick fixes, but if left, they will really distract the viewer

6. Also be realistic about who your possible buyer is. If your property is in a street or location that's popular with rental properties and your buyer is likely to be an investor, then don't worry about the condition. Most investors will have seen a lot worse (trust me) and the condition isn't that importnant, as investor buyers will buy in any condition On the other hand, if your planning to sell to a first time buyer, and the property needs a whole new kitchen and bathroom suite, then your will have to understand that this will put alot of buyers off as they wont necessarily have the budget for these works So consider the condition of your property... and reflect this in your property price

7. Market Your Property Correctly • Now you have an idea on the properties possible market value, and you have the property 'presented' and ready to go, how do you get it to market. Well hopefully when you were consider presenting the property you would have got an idea on the type of buyer. Because this will guide you on the best place to sell your property Typically there are 3 main options: • Estate Agents • Auctions • Private Buyers

8. They will each have upsides and downsides, but if your looking for a fast house sale then a private buyer maybe your best option. Granted you probably won't achieve as high a price, as what a first time buyer might pay, but the trade of is a much quicker sale. If your property is in good condition and you don't need to sell quickly, then an estate agent may be your best option to achieve the highest asking price. Unfortunately with an estate agent it could take 3-6 months to find a buyer then a further 3 months to complete the sale. That's 9 months in total for a traditional sale If you look at an auction, you will have to wait for the next auction to be on, which could be 2-3 months, and then usually the property will complete 1 month after the auction if it sold. This could take around 4 months then, so it's quicker but you will generally achieve less than selling via an estate agent. But its a good option if the property has structural issues, or would otherwise be very tricky to sell It's all about marketing your property to the right buyer. Consider: • When you need to sell by? • What's the lowest price you can accept? • What is the condition of your property? And answering these three questions will usually point you in the right direction on who your likely buyer is going to be... and how to market to them

9. Consider Private Sales • Private house sales are often over looked, but make up a steady amount of UK property sales. For speed and urgency, private sales could be your best option. There are many ways to find a private buyer (newspaper adverts, referrals, internet search), but its important to know what you want from the buyer Speed may not be the only thing... discretion is also important for a lot of sellers.... and understanding their situation. There are lots of reasons for wanting to sell quickly, but finding the right private buyer for your situation is important. • If your facing repossession, a sale with an estate agent will just take too long. A private buyer on the other hand could be the sale your looking for, but only if they understand the repossession process, have the money ready to buy and are able to complete quickly. These are all questions you need to ask your buyer if your considering selling privately.

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