Put Your Home on the Market in 5 Easy Steps
2018 may be the year you finally make a move – whether you’re looking to relocate for work, find a bigger property for a growing family or downsizing in your retirement. Moving can be a daunting prospect and a huge upheaval in your life, however, with experts by your side it can be a smooth and successful experience! Thinking of putting your home on the market? Here are the first five steps to consider when starting the property sale process.
- Choose Your Property Experts Carefully
There are various options out there, and an increasing number of online-only estate agencies too. At Caledonia Property, we maintain that the traditional approach, with up-to-date online marketing techniques, still works best. You should be looking for an agency you can trust, with personnel who have unrivalled local knowledge and long-running experience of the property market. At Caledonia Property we offer the best of both, being an online agency working across the whole country but, importantly, still having a high-street presence across Glasgow and the west of Scotland and the local knowledge that comes with this.
- Decide on the right package for you
On getting in touch with an estate agent, they will often have different services they can offer and it’s important to establish what you need from an agency from the outset. For instance, Caledonia Property have a selection of packages to choose from, encompassing all budgets and needs, from our Bronze, Silver, Gold and Bespoke plans. Our packages come without any hidden fees or extra costs, but let you select from a range of services we offer, from essentials such as professional photography, floorplans, and online listings right through to premium services like HD video tours, dedicated expert negotiators and social media advertising. If packages don’t work for you, we are also happy to discuss other ways or working that work best for you too.
- Get an accurate valuation
An agency with experience in the local market will be the best suited to give you an accurate property valuation – vital if you are to attract serious buyers and get a fair price for your property. A good agent will know how to make the most of the best aspects of your property and factor this into the value accordingly. It’s not all about the bricks and mortar, but knowledge of the local community including any good schools, amenities and transport links in the area that add to the desirability factor, which a good agent will have the knowledge of and take into consideration when putting a price on your property. At Caledonia Property, we offer a free, no obligation valuation, simply enter your postcode here to start or call us on 0333 241 3333 to chat in more detail.
- Get your home in top shape
It makes sense to show your home in the best light possible when trying to find a buyer. Without pouring lots of money into DIY projects (unless it will be well spent and is desperately needed), take some time to give a freshen up with a lick of paint or carry out any small repairs needing done. At the very least give a good deep clean before marketing photographs are taken and especially before any viewings are arranged. Dressing your home with certain finishing touches – a vase of colourful flowers or a set of nice cushions – can work well to make interiors more welcoming. It might also be an idea to remove anything that over personalises your home, such as lots of family photographs or artwork that is distinctly your taste, as these can distract viewers and prevent them from picturing themselves living there.
- Leave the rest up to us!
Once you’ve done your bit to make your home as presentable as possible and decided how you’d like to market your property, the rest is up to your agency! At Caledonia Property we will work with you every step of the way, offering a 6 days a week service, extended opening hours and our eProperty system, letting you log in online to check the progress of your sale, anytime, anywhere. Our team of property experts take time to understand your goals and work hard on your behalf so you can achieve them, selling your current home for the best price possible and setting you up for your next exciting step on the property ladder!
As one of the West of Scotland’s longest-standing estate agents, we have had lots of experience managing the ups and downs of the housing market in recent times, so you can be confident you’ll be in safe hands when working with us. With an expert team by your side and a variety of properties on offer, including both property to let and homes for sale, at Caledonia Property we are confident that we can match you with the right home.