Generating interest in your home

Once you have decided to sell your home, you may be in a hurry to sell. Whether you’re relocating or have a pending offer on a new property, it’s important to drum up as much interest as possible in your house especially if you’re looking to close quickly. The more potential buyers you can attract, the better your chances of selling fast – and at a good price!

Here are SIX ways to help you sell your property

1. PRICE IT RIGHT – One of the most effective ways to sell your home fast is to price it competitively. Take some time to study the market and seek out information about what other similar properties sell for. Its not always enough to see what is advertised but confirm that selling prices actually compare to advertised ones.  If you price it too high, you might put of genuine buyers. In addition, it make take longer to settle the negotiation process if prospective buyers want your price to come down.
2. CLEAN, DECLUTTER AND DEPERSONALIZE – Buyers need to be able to picture themselves in the space, but they won’t be able to if your house is a mess. Give your home a thorough cleaning from top to bottom, get rid of clutter, and hide the personal items and other objects that might get in the way. It might help to hire external cleaners especially before a major showing or second viewing. If you have large pets you might want to take them out or shut them in an enclosed space during the viewing. Airing the property and perhaps even baking a cake or brewing some fresh coffee will help to give a homely feel.
3. MARKET YOUR PROPERTY IN THE RIGHT WAY – These days it is easy and inexpensive to market your property, mainly on social media sites and property portals like homesinmalta.com Make sure to take great photos of your uncluttered home, open all windows and use a wide angle camera where possible to get in as much space and detail as possible
4. LET THE NEIGHBOURS KNOW YOU ARE SELLING – One of the best ways to sell your property is to let the neighbourhood know its on the market. People in the area might be looking to upscale or downscale into a new property or have family and friends looking to buy.
5. TAKE CARE OF QUICK REPAIRS – You won’t have time for any major jobs, so focus on quick repairs to address things that could deter potential buyers. Go through your home and try to take care of some easy jobs like i] making sure all loose hinges, doors and drawers are working well. ii] repair any leaky taps and make sure the plumbing and drains are in order. iii] clean and remove carpet stains or get rid of the whole carpet if necessary. iv] depending on your budget and how much time  you have you might want to repaint(neutral colours) the walls, update lighting and other fixtures and appliances.
6. SWEETEN THE DEAL – Buyers love financial incentives, and if you are pressed for time, you might want to consider how you can make your offer more attractive. You could: i] cover some of the closing costs ii] agree to moving in/moving out with the buyer’s preference iii] agree/pay for any property inspections iv] agree to fix at your expense any items of concern the buyers may have.