Your house is likely to be worth more money than anything else you own, and if you sell it you will, of course, want the best possible price. But getting that price – and achieving it quickly – usually comes down to a lot more than putting a For Sale sign outside and hoping for the best. You need to pick the right estate agent, agree on a realistic price to put your house on the market for, and make your property as appealing as possible to would-be buyers.
It’s a daunting prospect for many homeowners, and sometimes expert advice is what’s needed to make the most of your property sale. “In today’s challenging property market, knowledge is power,” stresses home stager Elaine Penhaul, author of the new book How To Sell Your House. “Savvy selling tactics are all about making good judgements when it comes to appointing the right estate agent and understanding visual methods to selling in a digital era – where more people are buying without even stepping through the door of a property.
” Penhaul, founder of the home staging company Lemon and Lime Interiors, explains there are three stages to sale: preparation, promotion and progression. “With the right preparation and promotion you can maximise your asset in both property value and speed to sale,” she says. “Visual appeal, both in person and online, is hugely important.
” Penhaul says ways to make the most of your property sale include taking quality photographs, using videography, creating a social media.