Sell your property on your terms, faster, with these 3 tips

Maria has just finalised all the admin for her home to go onto the market; she takes a warm cup of tea to bed as she starts dreaming of her new life once the home has been sold. Yet, slowly but surely, the dread starts sinking in as days, and then weeks, start to go by without any realistic offers. Did she make a mistake? Were her dreams mere fantasy from the start?

Many people, like Maria, start the home selling journey with more than an ounce of enthusiasm but become disillusioned once they see no real progress in their search for a serious buyer. Luckily for Maria, and you, there are a few ways to boost the chances of selling your home:

1. Ensure your listing price is market-related
   
   Simply put, many people overestimate the value of their home, which hurt their chances of selling timeously. Speak to your agent about the right price for your property and insist on a proper CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) before your property is listed. This CMA will ensure your property is listed at the correct market-related price.

2. Fix up your home.
   
   There is nothing as off-putting for a buyer as seeing mould on the ceiling of a home that they've been interested in. Make sure to make the necessary fixes to your home so that it looks presentable and pleasant to those considering an offer. Ask yourself this: 'What would I like to see/not see if I was the buyer?'

3. Consider the offers made (and possibly make a counteroffer).
   
   While receiving an offer lower than your asking price isn't always ideal, the reality is that the winning bid is often going to be lower (even if slightly) than the asking price. Make sure to consider all the offers with your agent and, if possible, consider a counteroffer.

Make sure you choose the right agent that boosts the speed at which your property attracts the right offers and ensures that you get the best deal through low commission.

What is the best decision that Maria can make? Contact 3%.Com Properties. Our attorneys act as both your property lawyers and agents while asking a mere 3% (plus VAT) sales commission on each sale. Speak to one of our attorney agents today and start dreaming again. 3%.Com Properties - Lawyers selling property, it makes sense®

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