Selling your property is not an easy task. It requires time, patience and investment. However, you can reduce these expenses by using an estate agent. Especially if you want to sell quickly and at a good price. But how do you find the right agency or agent for this? And what do you have to do to sell your property through an estate agent? Below we will answer 4 important and most common questions about selling property quickly through an estate agent.
By reading this article you will find the information you need before deciding whether or not to work with an estate agent.
1. Why sell your property through an estate agent?
2. How to prepare your property for sale?
3. Choosing an agency or an agent?
4. The best time to sell?
Why sell your property through an estate agent?
With a real estate agency, you benefit from an exclusive and professional advisor. Qualified and experienced, he or she will help you throughout the process, from finding the right buyer for your property to negotiating the sale price. You will also benefit from the agent's expertise in home staging, preparing the property for sale, organising visits and negotiations, and ensuring that you get the best price for your flat. If you own a property and want to sell it, the best way is to work with an estate agent.
Why? There are several reasons for this. Firstly, the agency will advertise your property. Either in-house with its extensive network or online via paid websites. Secondly, they will take care of all the paperwork and legal procedures involved in the sale of your property, which we know are often long and tedious. And finally, if you agree to sign a contract with an agency, they will get you the best possible price for your property.
In addition, there are many other advantages to selling your property through an estate agent. For example, they have years of experience and expertise in selling properties and therefore know how to proceed quickly and at a good price. They can find potential buyers who are interested in buying your type of property faster than you can yourself. They also have contacts with various bankers who can provide financial support if required.
Another thing that might convince you that it is better to work with an estate agency than to do it yourself because they know the needs of future buyers. If you use their services, they will ensure that they promote your property in the best possible light while highlighting its most important features to attract potential buyers as quickly as possible.
How to prepare your property for sale?
Preparing your property for sale means taking care of all the little details to make it look its best. From the first day of sale your property should stand out from the rest. The first thing to do before putting your flat on the market is to clean it from top to bottom so that it smells good and is free of clutter. Agencies often work with professional cleaning companies. You should also make your flat look tidy by removing all unnecessary furniture so that potential buyers can enjoy an open space. Before you can put your property up for sale, it must be in perfect condition. Make sure that any problems with the property are sorted out and that it is in good condition.
This process can take some time, so it is important to start early. Don't forget to clean not only the interior but also the exterior of your property (such as windows, balcony, garden etc.).
Also make sure that there is no furniture in front of the windows to block the natural light and that the doors and all curtains are open.
If you have pets, feel free to walk them while potential buyers are viewing your property!
Choosing an agency or an agent?
This is an important question when choosing a professional. Should I choose an estate agent or a real estate agency? The question may seem like a bit of a long shot, but it is an essential one when making your selection. There is no right or wrong answer to this question. The most important thing is to choose a person or company that you trust. A mark of confidence in an agency can be brought about by a meeting, a recommendation, a long-term relationship etc...
The agency or agent you choose must meet certain criteria. It is not easy to choose a real estate agent, so it is important to make the right choice. We have written an article that answers this question.
Once you have found an agency, you will need to agree with them to sell at the right time.
The best time to sell?
There are good times and bad times. It is true that if you are in a hurry, the best time is now. If you're not, the hot seasons are in the spring and summer when there are more buyers on the market. Waiting for the right time also allows you to be prepared. You will make a better sale tomorrow if you are ready.
You can prepare yourself by drawing up an action plan with these questions:
Which agency or agent to choose?
How do I get my property ready for sale?
What is the price of my property?
You will also find your best moment by the events of life. The right time can be calculated as explained before, or it can be sudden due to the arrival of unplanned events. The real estate agency will be able to guide you in this decision, because unlike you, it will have the necessary hindsight to help you sell your property.
Conclusion
Selling fast does not mean selling badly. Most sellers think that a quick sale is either a botched sale or a sale at too low a price. In reality, the best sales are made in a short period of time, often 3 months or less. Preparing your sale well, by following the advice of a good estate agent will help you sell your property quickly. Think that yes, it is possible to sell in less than 3 months, but don't think that it is easy to sell quickly and well.
