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Top tips to sell your home by Christmas

Posted on Sunday, October 6, 2019

Updated on Sunday, October 6, 2019

The HomeOwners Alliance shares their top tips for selling before Christmas:

1: Boost your home’s kerb appeal. Our recent survey found that 68% of buyers found kerb appeal to be important. The features that matter most to home buyers are windows being in good condition and a roof that doesn't need repair.

2: Make sure the price is right. Too high and you won't get any viewings, too low and you'll miss out on getting what your house is worth.

3: Get your house ready for sale. As Brexit uncertainty hits an all-time high, only the best houses will sell. Make sure yours is looking top-notch. As the winter months approach, make sure your home does not look too dark – it is vital to let in light with lamps, candles and mirrors.

4: Set up your solicitor. Instruct a conveyancing solicitor early and start pulling paperwork together now if you want to secure a quick sale.

5: Optimise your viewings - let your estate agent take the lead and tackle any tricky questions, but listen in to make sure they're putting your house in its best light. And do a final clean before any prospective buyers arrive.

6: Choose the right buyer - you're ideally looking for a chain free buyer who has evidence that they have their finances in place and will move quickly in organising a survey and a solicitor.