Selling a house can be one of life’s stressful events, especially if you are also buying a house and you want to sell your property fast. This guide will aim to simplify the process step by step. However, more in-depth walk-through can be found within our guide on how to sell a house online.

1. Preparing your property

First impressions count for everything when it comes selling a property, so it is vital that your house looks at its best for potential buyers. You will need to maintain the condition from the moment you get valuations until an offer has been accepted.

The external view is the is the first impression to ensure that the gardens are tidy, window frames and doors have a fresh lick of paint and rubbish and rubbish bins are out of site.

Inside the property, create more space by moving some furniture into storage, remove clutter and non-essential items. Make any minor repairs that are necessary and clean thoroughly from top to bottom. Include eradicating unpleasant smells and even decorate rooms if necessary.

2. What Price to Ask?

When valuing a property there are three things to bear in mind:

• The property valuation is simply an estimation of what somebody else might pay for it.
• This does not necessarily bear any relation to how much you paid for it, how much money you’ve spent on it since, and how much you need out of the sale.
• Getting the price wrong can damage your chances of a sale.

 The most common method of property valuation is by using comparables; you should be able to gain a rough idea by looking a local papers, property websites and similar properties in the area. Also it is normal practice for a potential buyer to offer a lower price than the asking price, so you will need to allow for an element of negotiating.

However, don’t get greedy, if you price yourself out of the market you will not receive any interest!

3. Marketing

Have a think about how you wish to market your property. Nowadays there are three options available:

• Sell it yourself
• Online Estate Agent – from £299+VAT
• Traditional Estate Agent – 1.5% – 2% of the asking price.

 The main thing to consider is that more than 90% of house hunters search online. You need to ensure that you are listed on the top property websites in the UK. The most economical way to do this is by using an online estate agent. » Read more: How to Prepare and Sell Your House