Make sure your property rents or sells quickly with these top tips.
In any market there is competition. Therefore it pays be proactive to make sure that your property sells or rents quickly. You want to highlight why your property is the best. Engage agents to do their job and you will quickly reap the rewards.
1. Presentation is key.
Some prospective tenants or purchasers lack imagination. Some lack time. Therefore it is imperative that your property is looking at its best in order for it to quickly catch the eye amongst its competitors on Dot Property. You need the property to look great in the photos but also in reality too. Consider painting the property in a neutral but modern colour – a light grey rather than a magnolia. Finish off any outstanding do-it-yourself jobs, declutter and make the most of your property’s best features to maximise the chances of attracting a buyer or tenant quickly.
2. Be realistic.
Real estate agents want your business. Therefore contact a few agents to gain their thoughts on a suitable price and be wary if one values your property considerably higher – is it just because they want your property on their books? Alternatively if you are not in a rush to sell your property, some real estate agents will often suggest an asking price significantly higher than the price they actually expect to achieve in order to ‘test the market’. Choose a good agent and be conscious that as the Internet is a vital tool for any purchaser or renter that they will see if your property has sat on the market for a while. It is likely to become stale and they will question what is wrong with the property for it to have not be sold or rented and discount it. Being realistic will attract serious buyers and renters, and it only takes one person to walk through the door for the deal to be done!
3. Be proactive.
Just like any other business transaction you need to keep on top of it. Just because your property has been put on the market does not mean that it is time to relax. Keep on top of your agent to get feedback. And to see if there is anything you can do to try and make the property more attractive. Don’t be afraid to chase. Your lawyer or agent may be dealing with a number of transactions at any one time, so keep your property at the top of their priority list by communicating regularly with them. Question any delays and see if there is anything you can do to speed the process up.
If you are thinking of selling or renting your property why not use the services of Dot Property? With comprehensive listings and easy search tools there really is no better place to market your property.
