Get Your Home Ready for Selling

Getting your home ready for selling involves making sure it is tidy, presentable, and welcoming. People won’t want to buy your house if it doesn’t look like somewhere they can imagine themselves living. 

Decorating or updating tired looking rooms with a fresh lick of paint can make all the difference. Don’t forget about your outdoor spaces either. Tidying up your garden, patio area and driveway will add kerb appeal and ensure a good first impression. 

Key rooms that can either add value to your property or lose you money is the kitchen and bathroom in good condition? If they need a lot of work, it might be worth considering refurbishing them to a high standard as it will only ever add value to your property. If you can’t afford a new fit out, replacing door handles, worktops and  fixtures and fittings can give each space a much needed face lift without breaking the bank.

Something as simple as deep cleaning your home and decluttering busy spaces will also ensure you get the best valuation possible. 

Getting Your Home Valued

Although the financial valuation of your house is your decision to make, it’s important that this decision is well-informed.

The majority of us might have an idea of what we think our home is worth, but we’d always recommend consulting a Harrogate Estate Agent before making your final decision as they will have a wealth of knowledge and experience around the local housing market. 

Before talking to an Estate Agent, there’s no harm in doing your own research of the local area, looking at what similar properties have been sold for in the last couple of years. 

Something to be mindful of…

Getting a realistic valuation is vital. Valuing your property too highly can mean a lack of interest which can result in your property sitting on the marketing for month or even years.  

Every Estate Agent will give slightly different valuations of your property, but some are over ambitious. This might be to ensure they get the job or sometimes they just get it wrong!

This is why it’s so important to choose the right Estate Agent.  

Choosing the Right Estate Agent

Selling your home is a very personal process, so it’s important to make sure you choose the right Estate Agent for you.  But how do you know the good from the bad? 

A good place to start is recommendations. Talk to your family and friends about their experience using a Harrogate, Ripon or Pateley Bridge Estate Agent. You can also look at online reviews and testimonials left by real people. A great idea is to ring enquiring about a house they have for sale and see how that call goes, After all, People could be ringing about your house!

If you have a couple of Estate Agents in mind, have a look on their websites. You will be able to see a portfolio of properties they have sold and are currently selling. Knowing the types of houses they have sold in the past and where those houses are located will give you an idea of whether they would be able to do the same for you.  

Nothing beats speaking to an Estate Agent face to face. Set up an initial meeting with them and arm yourself with questions such as… Do you know the local area? How would you market our property? Have you sold similar properties in the past? What’s your process for valuing a property? 

Asking the right questions will help you paint a picture of the services they offer and whether they will be able to deliver. 

Having the Right Team Behind You

As much as its important to choose the right Estate Agent, it’s also important to have a team of professionals behind you that will hold your hand through the selling process. 

A good Solicitor is an essential member of this team as they help you kickstart the sale of your home and deal with all the legal aspects of the sale.

A lot of people also talk to Mortgage Brokers during the process. They can help you connect with the best mortgage lenders and seek out the best term that meet your needs and fit your budget.  

It can be hard finding a Solicitor or Mortgage broker that is reliable so if you’re unsure who to speak to, your Estate Agents should be able to recommend companies/individuals that they have previously worked with. 

Getting Your Documentation Prepared

Your Estate Agent and Solicitor will advise you on what documents you need to provide during the selling process. Getting all your documentations prepared from the very beginning will make the process of selling your home run a lot quicker and smoother. 

Documents you will need readily available are things like energy performance certificates, boiler safety certificates, and electrical install certificates. You are also likely to be asked to provide invoices to show proof of building work you have had done to the property over the years. 

If you’re thinking of selling your home, get in touch with our friendly team today on Tel:  01423 582020 or Email: enquiries@tlc-properties.co.uk. With years of experience and knowledge of the housing market, our estate agents will value your home as well as giving their recommendations on the best strategy to sell your property.