Our previous blog examined some of the issues associated with selling your home for the first time. We will continue to examine ways aspects to consider when selling your home, but key points covered in our previous blog include:

• The costs of selling your home
• The importance of finding the best estate agent for your needs
• What you want to achieve from the sales process
• Recognising what makes your property appealing to first-time buyers

These points provide you with a fantastic starting point in selling your home, however, there are many other features you need to consider.

Is your home ready to move into?

Studies have shown first-time buyers are looking for property they can move into virtually immediately upon buying. First-time buyers tend to be young professionals, and they may not have a lot of spare time. Convenience is crucial when it comes to the most common buyer for your home, and if you can make the process more convenient for them, it will go a long way to making your house sellable.

Take the time to give your home a once-over, ensuring it looks fresh and stylish. While there is a lot to be said for redecorating the home and freshening it up when you go to sell it, you should choose neutral colours. You don’t want your property to stand out for the wrong reasons, so keep things simple when you brighten up the property.

A strong starting point in attracting first-time buyers is thinking about what made you fall in love with the property when you bought it. There may be functional or stylish aspects that made this is an obvious property to consider. If there was, do your best to return these elements to the fore of your property when selling your home.

A starting point is to remember what attracted you to your home in the first place and make the most of those strengths. Doing this before any professional photographs are taken will ensure your home looks at its best on your estate agent’s website and the property search portals.

Let your agent conduct the viewing

While you love your home, and you’ll be able to answer many questions about it, it is best to let an estate agent conduct the viewings. You can see why some prospective buyers won’t share their true thoughts and feelings on a property to the homeowner. It is likely that prospective buyers prefer to deal with agents, and this will increase the speed of the sales process.

When it comes to selling your home, you can rely on Austin Property Services to provide you with the support and service you need, so contact us today.