Are you thinking about selling property in 2018? Here are the three most important aspects that will contribute to a quick sale in 2018!

Get your home ready

Although we are in a sellers’ market, where buyers compete on available stock, it is still very much worth inspecting your home with a critical eye and do the small maintenance and cosmetic jobs that have the most impact: aim for neutral décor, de-clutter, tackle the obvious jobs on the house exterior. This will benefit you as your home will spend less time on the market and it might in the end impact the price your home sells in the end so it is well worth the effort.

Use all available marketing tools

Nowadays buyers enjoy the convenience of browsing for their dream home online from their mobile phones. So make sure your home has good quality photos, a well designed floor plan, even a video tour or a brochure. Again, getting the property ready will have an impact on the quality of the photography and the chance of catching the eye of the right buyer.

Make sure you tick all the right boxes: the traditional For Sale board who will attract locals, a good quality listing online, including the major property portals. Don’t forget to use the all powerful social media to let your friends and family know your home is for sale. Find out more about property market trends in 2018 here.

Set the right price

Setting the right price is key for achieving a swift sale in 2018. 2018 looks like an auspicious year to be selling property in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas, as these are the cities in the UK with the biggest reported price increase in 2017.

Although there is no clear science to home valuations, the price your home is marketed at will have a major impact on the swiftness of the sale: price it too high, you will deter buyers, price it too low, you might not achieve the maximum possible price for your property – that is why competent advice is so important at this stage.

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.