With the property market slowing… and the effects of the ‘credit crunch’ starting to take effect….. home owners who need to sell their homes are going to have to work harder.

Its no longer a sellers market, where all that was necessary was to put the ‘For Sale’ sign up in the front garden.

To sell your house quickly and at the full market value, you’re going to need to do some work.

As a seller its your responsibility to:

  • make sure your estate agents are marketing your house fully. Does your house look attractive in their photos? Is your house being advertised in the local press? Is your house on their website? Ring your estate agent after every viewing to get buyers feedback - the feedback could be invaluable plus it keeps the estate agent on their toes! Its a good idea to get a mystery shopper involved in this to find out the real truth!
  • Prepare your house for market. You may be able to do this yourself, but its often a time to call in a professional home stager to get your house ready to sell.