Do you want to sell your home before Christmas?
We're getting closer and closer to the end of 2023 and it's nearly time for us all to start writing our lists to Santa. If selling your home is top of yours then you're in the right place. Here's our advice on how to get your home sold before the big day.
Preparation is the key.
Whether you're a wrapped by mid-November or a last minute Christmas Eve shopper, you'll need to be extra prepared if you'd like a smooth sale ahead of the festive period. The best way to achieve a quick sale is to prepare - but how?
Top of the list? Instruct Alexanders.
We're definitely on Santa's good list this year. All jokes aside, the number one way to get your home sold is to appoint a good, experienced agent that you trust. Someone that understands what you want from the sale of your home and will work hard to get your home marketed and sold to the most motivated buyer.
At Alexander's we use a Heads Up Alerts system for our buyers. Genuine, motivated buyers register their interest and tell us exactly what they are looking for and the system matches them to the properties they want to see before they go out to Zoopla and OnTheMarket.
If you're looking for your next move you can register here.
Choose the dream team
It's not just about the agent, that's a huge part of it of course but instructing a conveyancing solicitor early and pulling together paperwork they are likely to ask for during the sale makes all the difference and can speed up the enquiries by weeks. If you're looking for recommendations for a local solicitor you can chat to one of our team who will be able to point you in the right direction.
Get your home sale ready
If there are any obvious issues with your property that are likely to come up on survey and cause delays, consider getting the work done before marketing the property. Having your home looking it's best for viewings also helps to achieve a sale. After some cosy home tips? We've got a blog for that.
Take the advice
Remember that you're paying your estate agent for their experience in selling houses. Let them take to lead on viewings, deal with any questions from potential purchasers and when it gets to the negotiation stage keep in mind that they work for you and will be working to get you the best deal. The same goes for your solicitors, try to keep in mind that these people have been instructed to make this process as painless as possible for you.
Not all buyers are the right one
Choosing the right agent and solicitor is important but so is choosing the right buyer. Everyone wants the most money for their home but the best buyer isn't always the highest offer. If you're looking to move quickly you want the most motivated buyer, someone on the same page and working to the same timescales as you are. A chain free buyer, someone that isn't relying on selling their home to be able to buy yours usually means less complications. Communicate your top buyer criteria to your agent and they will help you find someone that best meets your needs.
