Guide to selling your home fast and for a better price

If you want to sell your home fast and without resorting to the services of a real estate agency to save on management fees and a juicy commission, this is your article. Yes, believe it or not, it's possible to do it without using a professional service, and also get a great price, but there are certain aspects you need to consider, which we're going to tell you about. Shall we start?

Best tips for selling your home fast

Before starting, you should bear in mind that selling a flat takes, on average, between 3 and 9 months. The longer it takes, the more likely it is to affect its final price, so it's interesting to do it as soon as possible. Let's see how to achieve it.

1. Valuation of the property

This is a fundamental aspect, because to sell something, you need to know its market price. If you set an excessive value, the buyer will know, because they are informed, while if the price is low, you will be losing money.

To know the real value of the property, it's best to rely on a professional who will determine its market price based on parameters such as its condition, location, and sales prices of similar homes nearby. The result of this process will allow you to know the margin within which you can move to set its price and sell your home fast.

2. Updated documentation

To sell the flat, it will be necessary to have the property's documentation updated. Bear in mind that if this is not the case and you reach a purchase agreement, you won't be able to carry out the operation, and the delays that may arise will negatively affect its sale. Don't give the buyer time to back out once they are ready to make the transaction.

Another powerful reason is that many buyers want to check with the property documentation if everything is in order. To do this, have the deeds, a property document, and certificates such as community or energy certificates ready. All of them will be valid when proceeding with the sale-purchase at a notary and finalizing the transaction as soon as possible.

3. Renovation

Many people wonder why they should renovate the property if they are going to sell it. Nothing could be further from the truth: think of yourself as the buyer; would you prefer a flat that needs a complete renovation, even if it costs less, or one that is already ready to move into without extra costs? Most people opt for the latter for several reasons: because it "looks" better, because they might not have a healthy economy and will only be able to get financing for the purchase and not for a renovation, or simply because they are not interested in undertaking construction work.

This also doesn't mean you're going to spend a fortune on making it like new; repairing any damage, remodelling the kitchen and bathrooms a bit, repainting it, and details such as having security locks installed are aspects that future buyers appreciate, value, revalue a property, and allow you to sell your home fast and for a higher price.

4. Cleaning

Cleanliness is fundamental, especially to generate a positive first impression in potential buyers. At the same time, make sure it's well-ventilated and, if possible, tidy, styled, and perfumed – a good initial feeling is worth twice as much!

5. Decoration

There's a trick used by expert real estate agencies called home staging. Essentially, it's about preparing the home's environment to be comfortable and harmonious for potential buyers. It involves depersonalizing the space by removing personal items, like photos and pictures, before the presentation, to offer a neutral image of the rooms and the property's characteristics. The first thing a buyer imagines is how the home would look according to their tastes, and seeing the seller's family photos or personal items can distort their expectations.

6. Other aspects

We've named this subtitle this way because we think it's interesting to talk about other types of things that are part of the dynamics of selling a flat. For example, security and other technological innovations. Yes, unfortunately, visiting a property for criminal purposes is something that happens and can be avoided in many ways. It doesn't have to happen, but it's better that when you meet someone to see the flat, you first make a video call to ensure you are opening the door to the right person or, if not, ask for their ID as a security check.

On the other hand, one of our Raixer locks can provide an extra layer of security to the home, which also increases its value. It's very easy to install and, apart from having all the necessary security components, it works with an independent 3G connection; so you don't need a Wi-Fi connection to use it.

Bear in mind that, to sell your home fast, you must add conveniences and positive aspects, and surely with the tips we've given you, you'll gain a good predisposition from future buyers to make the transaction as soon as possible and at the best possible price.

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