How to quickly sell your home

You have decided to sell your home but you need it to be sold as soon as possible. You heard stories about how some properties sit on the market for months leading to a year. This is something you are terrified of. Perhaps you need the money to buy a new home that you fell in love with, or you need to downsize and pay off your debt. Selling your home quickly is a challenge if you do not have the expertise to close a sale.

These tips will help you sell your home in no time:

Commit to minimum upgrades

Avoid doing too many upgrades and remodelling in the home. The money you invest now may not see a return in your quick sale. Aim to focus on the smaller upgrades that will impress potential buyers. Pay attention to the kitchen and bathroom. Adding a fresh coat of paint will brighten any room. New light fixtures, shower curtains, and tap faucets are inexpensive ways to make the home look more appealing to buyers.

Top-quality images and video

High definition images of your home will spark interest with potential buyers. If pictures of your home are attractive, they will instantly know if they want to view it in person. In most of these instances, buyers have a mental image of your home and are ready to make an offer once they visit the property. Ensure that there is no clutter in your home before snapping away. Keep personalised items out of your images. Your images must show as much of your house as possible. Have a variety of photos of each room in the house. Do not forget about the outside as well. 

You can also hire a professional videographer to capture a walk-through of your house. This will make potential buyers feel like they are in the home already. Do not forget to provide as much information on the property as possible.

Hire a real estate agent

Finding the right real estate agent is key to a successful sale. Agents at Seeff Hillcrest & Kloof boast a great track record proving that they have the expertise to quickly sell your home. Seeff Hillcrest & Kloof's Sole Mandates take an average of 6.6 weeks on market to sell vs. the average number of days on the market being 16 weeks.  Our agents are familiar with the Upper Highway neighbourhood and are in the best position to advise you on what buyers are looking for. Their aim is to achieve the best price with the least inconvenience, and they achieve this through their dynamic stance in marketing. 

Spreading the word about your sale

Although you may have an agent working on your behalf to sell your property, it never hurts to spread the word yourself. Post the listing on your social media accounts. Get your close friends or family to do so as well. Chances are that over the years, someone could have visited your home and fell in love with it. Your potential buyer could be a long lost friend or your neighbour's cousin. 

The right time to sell your house

The right time to sell your home is a personal one. Reasons could be due to downscaling due to financial pressure, downscaling with lifestyle, emigrating, relocating, upgrading, moving closer to work or change in family structure.  

The top reasons people buy in the Upper Highway area is for the availability of excellent schooling, value for money and lifestyle. 
 
It is important to price your home correctly. Research the property market and similar houses in your neighbourhood to find a suitable price. Your agent will also advise you on the correct measures to ensure a speedy sale. Get in touch with Seeff Hillcrest & Kloof today if you have any questions on selling your property. Our experienced agents are ready to help you secure a quick sale.