5 steps to sell your house with TAPAS
The key to your home selling success is in the tapas, that’s right….TAPAS!
All too often, homeowners get frustrated and ask why their home hasn’t sold despite their best efforts. They may have a great agent or have a significantly reduced guide price. But, to secure your very best selling success you need to consider 4 key factors…….because missing just one of them could mean spending significant time on the market or thousands of pounds lost in price reductions.
So, here they are, Little Barn Door’s 5 TAPAS steps to your selling success.
T - Timing
Make sure to take time before you go on the market to actually prepare your home for your sale, as you want to be confident that the moment you hit the market, you are making a significant impact.
There is never an opportunity to make a second first impression, so make sure that you are FULLY ready for sale when you list for sale.
Listing too early may lead to people seeing the property when it is just not ready to get the price you want, and these people WILL NOT come and look again. These people are then lost selling opportunities.
So, prepare and get the timing right.
A - AGENT
Take time to select the right person to sell your home. Just because an agent has a cheaper package, does not mean you get a “better deal” - because the best deal you can get from your agent is honesty, accuracy and proactivity to sell your home.
Look around, which agents are actually selling in your area? Ask around, who has used the agent? Did they sell? How long were they on the market for? Did the agent offer expert marketing tools such as staging and professional photography? Did they have to significantly reduce the price to sell? What does the agent offer to make their properties stand out on the market?
P - PRICE
Straight up, if your gut is telling you that you have been advised to list your property significantly higher than you anticipated…..it is too high! Do your research into comparable properties and hit the market with a realistic price that is going to get you the offer you want….not leave you waiting and then reducing at a later stage. The longer that your property is on the market at the wrong price, the greater the risk of its appeal dropping to prospective buyers. Use an agent you have researched and trust, and you will get an honest valuation.
A - APPEAL
Even with an incredible agent and accurate price, with 1148 properties on the market in the Fareham area right now - what makes yours stand out?
Take time to make sure that your home has the competitive edge over other properties on the market in your area.
Small changes can go a long way, so take time and invest in staging your home. Research online, and speak to a Home Staging Professional who can help you to see the changes that can be made to draw attention to your property’s winning features. This small investment will cost significantly less than the cost of having to reduce your asking price.
S - SELLING SUCCESS
These steps combined will get you the Selling success that you are hoping for.
Want to know more about our home selling tips? or needing advice to prepare to go on the market.
Call me, we are always happy to support you through your sale.
Have a great week,
Natalie