How To Sell Your Property
It is important to remember not to scrimp on advertising when selling your home privately. You will receive more potential viewings and buyers if your property is marketed correctly.
As you are saving on commission it is wise to spend some of your savings on an effective advertising campaign. As a rule of thumb, you should invest 1% of the property value on advertising.
One of the most effective and probably the oldest method of advertising is the For Sale sign. Many buyers will visit the area that their interested in to get a feel for the area before making any viewings. A prominent sign may entice these buyers. Almost one third of all sales are generated by For Sale signs.
Internet marketing is another important method of advertising. Prospective buyers can browse hundreds of properties from the comfort of their own home. Choose websites that allow plenty of description and also allow you to upload photographs of your property.
Clever search bars enable buyers to customize their searches thus making it allot easier to find a property that is suitable for them. Nowadays if a property is not listed on the web it is unlikely to make it onto a buyer’s short list.
Flyers are another method of advertising your property. Research shows that many buyers actually live within 7KM of their old home. Distributing fliers locally will help spread the word your property is for sale.
Despite the success of the internet, classified ad’s are still a popular way to advertise. Many sellers use these ad’s as basic information only on their property and refer customers to their internet listings for full information. Most classified ad’s are charged per word so using the ad’s just as referrals will save the seller money.
Tell family and friends that your property is now on the market. Work colleagues can spread the word further afield and use notice boards in schools, hospitals and offices to display flyers. If you are a landlord then tell your tenants that your property is for sale. They may indeed want to buy it or know someone who is looking for a similar style property. Remember your tenants obviously like the property as they are paying rent to live there!
If you are serious about selling your home, then follow these simple steps and you should be able to achieve a sale quickly.
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