It can be a difficult and daunting task to sell your home. Here are a few tips to help make the process easier:
Hire an estate agent
It is easier to hire an estate agent than to advertise your house yourself. They will list the property, advertise it on your behalf, and set up viewings. For Gloucester Estate Agents, go to a site like tgres.co.uk
Get a valuation, and then decide on a price
Agents will visit your home and provide a valuation. The agent will come and look at your property, then offer a valuation. The Land Registry site is another useful resource that will show you what homes have sold for in your area recently.
Energy Performance Certificate
EPCs are required by law and must be in place before you can put your home on the market. This will be completed by a registered energy assessor.
Your house is on the market!
You can advertise your home on the Internet if interest is low or if you want to increase the number of people interested. Advertise your property through an estate agency or a website such as Rightmove or Zoopla. It will cost you a little fee but it will allow your property to be seen by more people.
Prepare your home
You may need to make a few changes to your home to prepare it for viewings. You must now start to see your home as a commodity which will soon be owned by someone else. It may be necessary to do some home improvements to make your property as appealing as possible for viewers. Imagine the market as a buyer and try to understand what they might want from your home.
You can increase the value of your house by improving it before you sell it.
- If you have the space and money to do so, a loft conversion can be a worthwhile investment.
- The addition of an extension to your home or a conservatory can provide you with the extra space that you need.
- The addition of a garage or converting a garage to a family room will add a lot of space, and increase the value of your home.
- Addition of either double glazing or central heating will increase the value of your home. In today’s market, many buyers expect these things to be standard.
- Simple changes in decor can make a big difference. Keep your floors and walls in muted neutral colours. This will make the property more appealing to buyers, who can imagine their own personal touch.