Deciding to move home can be overwhelming. There are so many things to consider and
\norganise – but here\u2019s a little secret, you don\u2019t actually have to do everything at once. If you take
\nyour time to plan it all out step-by-step, you can simply tick off each thing as you go, without
\nfeeling panicked that you may have missed something.<\/p>\n
So here\u2019s a quick guide on where to start with your house selling journey.<\/p>\n
Start to pack? But the house isn\u2019t even sold yet! Well, there\u2019s two reasons why boxing up some
\nof your smaller items is a good idea. Firstly, it helps to \u2018clear the clutter\u2019 for when people do start
\ncoming to view your home. They want to be able to imagine themselves living there, and it helps
\nif it is more of a blank canvas. And secondly, it gives you a head start for when the house does
\nsell.<\/p>\n
When it comes to getting a good price for your home, details matter – sometimes more so than
\nthe bigger stuff. That\u2019s because a lot can be said about a house that is kept ship-shape. Unless
\nit\u2019s obviously a real doer-upper, people don\u2019t want to have a long list of jobs to do when they buy
\na new property. And it can be distracting to look around a home that\u2019s for sale and see broken
\ndoor handles, chipped tiles and peeling paint.<\/p>\n
So it\u2019s best to do your house and yourself a favour by taking care of all those little things before
\ngoing to market.<\/p>\n
Letting go of a home you have lived in for a long time can be quite hard. Especially when it
\ncomes to packing up personal belongings and being unsure of where your next journey will take
\nyou. So if you have the time, why not plan what you\u2019re looking for in your move and in your
\nfuture home. Is it to be closer to family? Or to have assistance close by so you can continue to
\nlive independently, or to downsize to buy a campervan? This way you can start to imagine
\nyourself enjoying everything the new place will offer you and by the time your house sells, you\u2019ll
\nfeel a lot more ready to go.<\/p>\n
Choosing an agent that you can trust and who listens to you is very important and that\u2019s why
\nyou should speak to a few so you can really get a feel for who may be the right one for you. It\u2019s
\nalso good to be prepared with a few questions, such as:<\/p>\n
\u25cf How many properties have they sold in the area over the last year?
\n\u25cf What makes them different from the other agencies?
\n\u25cf What kind of marketing is included if you sign with them?
\n\u25cf What is their commission rate?
\n\u25cf What do they think is the best way to sell your home – auction, asking price, by
\nnegotiation?<\/p>\n
While your agent will have their own suggestions on what way they think you should sell your
\nhome, you should also have an understanding of the different options because ultimately – the
\nchoice is yours. And each one will bring about a different result and require a certain amount of
\ninput from you.<\/p>\n
It is also important to consider what kind of clauses or conditions you want to have noted in the
\nsale and purchase agreement – such as a long or short settlement period, or if there are any
\nchattels you want to take with you.<\/p>\n
Well, here we are! If you\u2019ve made your way through the steps above, then it is very likely you\u2019re
\nready to put your property on the market. Yes, the process of selling a house can be stressful,
\nbut if you get prepared before the advertising begins, it means you can feel more in control of
\nwhat is happening, and that your best interests will be taken care of.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t ever feel rushed or pressured into anything, and if needed, you can always have a support
\nperson with you when it comes to making any big decisions.<\/p>\n
Now it\u2019s time to let your home take over and get itself sold!<\/p>\n
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