9 Tips To Sell Your House Faster

About to put your house up for sale? Has your home been on the market too long? Here are some easy tips to get your property selling faster.

1 – Declutter

The biggest buying turn off is a house that already looks too small, because the owners don’t have room to store everything. Tidy it, hide it, bin it, bury it… Clear away the junk and put everything in its place.

2 – Create A Workspace

With more people working from home, having a clearly defined workspace can make your property more appealing.

3 – Blast It

Jetwash your driveway, path and patios. Pay particular attention to the route potential buyers will take to your front door. This small detail can make a big difference.

4 – Front Door Face Lift

It’s the first thing buyers see, so make a great first impression. Re-paint on your front door, add plants, polish metalwork, buy a new doormat, quick ways to increase the ‘Wow’.

5 – Add Bells & Whistles

Another easy fix is a video doorbell. New door furniture and stronger locks can also be more attractive to buyers.

6 – Front Garden

Your front garden doesn’t need to look landscaped, but make sure it’s tidy, attractive and adds precious ‘curb appeal’.

7 – Increase Floor Space

You can’t make rooms bigger but you can make then feel bigger. Creating more free floor space by reducing furniture and clutter can trick the eye to see a larger room.

8 – Fence Panels

Repair/replace broken fence panels or areas that might look like a security risk and put buyers off.

9 – Get Permission

Obtaining planning permission can be relative low cost but add significant value. On average, houses with planning permission sell for 10% more and sell faster.

Best/Worst Days

Good – If you’re putting your property on the market, according to RightMove, Wednesday and Thursday are the busiest days for online house hunting.
Bad – Many estate agents upload new property details on Fridays because it’s their quietest day. It’s also the quietest day for people searching property online.

Best/Worst Times

Good – According to Rightmove, property websites get the most traffic between 8pm and 9pm.
Bad – Mid-morning is slowest, when more people are at work.

Best/Worst Months

Good – Typically March to May and September to November are the peak periods for house sales.
Bad – February is one of the busiest months for new listings with a larger number of people putting their property on the market, this means your house have more competition.
February is also one of the quietest months for property sales.