How to make your home move before Autumn
Autumn isn't that far away. It's almost time for frosty mornings, cosy evenings and blankets and candles galore. Wouldn't it be nice to be putting your seasonal touches on your new home this year? Here's our 5 steps to getting your home sold in time for cosy season.
Where to start? Preparation is key.
Like with any big event the key to success is preparation. To have a smooth and quick home move and meet your deadlines you need to put in the groundwork and of course instruct and agent that's willing to do that too.
"Failing To Prepare Is Preparing To Fail” - Benjamin Franklin
Our number one top tip? Instruct Alexanders.
It's the classic of course but honestly, 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.
It's the same for a solicitor...
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.
Prepare your home
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. If you're not quote sure where to start why not have a look at our staging secrets blog.
Trust the experts
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.
Every decision matters
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.
