Mortgages & Home Movers
When selling your home to become a home mover there are several factors that need to be considered, below are several useful tips for home movers.
CHOOSING AN ESTATE AGENT
As a potential home mover, when doing your research, bear in mind that there
are no firm requirements for estate agents to hold professional qualifications,
but the RICS, ISVA and NAEA all have a code of conduct, in addition to an
ombudsman scheme. We therefore suggest:-
- Contact agents who are in the ombudsman scheme.
- Before settling on one agency, ask several to value your home.
- Consider whether the sole agency sale may be better than the multi agency sale this is where you contract to sell your property via just on agent or request that several agents represent you in trying to sell you property.
- Try to negotiate fees with agents, keeping in mind that they add VAT.
- Keep the minimum contract duration to only a few weeks to allow you to switch agents if you are not happy with progress
SETTING THE SCENE FOR THE POTENTIAL BUYER
Here are some tips to help home movers lure the buyer:-
- Make sure that your home appears clean, tidy and uncluttered.
- Arrange the furniture so that you make the best use of space, demonstrating how the house can be used.
- Keep pets and children out of sight (and earshot).
- Gardens should be trim and tidy.
- Aside from answering questions, allow the estate agent to do the majority of the talking in front of potential buyers.
- Simply showing visitors the way into rooms instead of follow them in makes the rooms appear larger.
- Pay attention to small details and complete necessary repairs by replacing dead light bulbs, mending dripping tabs, securing handles and oiling door hinges.
- Point out security features such as lights, door and window locks, spy holes and any alarm system. *Adding a security system increases the value of your home
- End the tour in the best room so that everyone leaves with a good impression.
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