Considering your first move in decades? Here are our Top Tips
For sellers who are moving for the first time in decades, it can be a stressful time. There are many reasons why you may wish to sell your property after you’ve lived in it for many years. However, it can be hard to take the plunge and you may not know how to get started with the process. The expert team here at Perry Bishop have some top tips.
The principles haven’t changed - Although you may find the idea of selling up rather daunting, it’s important to remember that the principles havn’t changed since the last time you moved home.
You still need to market and present your home well, ensure it has an appropriate asking price, and get a good conveyancing solicitor and estate agent to work with you.
If you visit our website you can find out more information about the rest of the selling process.
Cleaning out your home - When you live in a house for any length of time, you accumulate a lot of items! It’s important to have your home tidy and clean when prospective purchasers come to view it.
It makes sense to start getting rid of any items you no longer want or need before listing your home for sale. Here at Perry Bishop, we can give you helpful advice about how to best present your property for sale.
Dealing with your emotions - One element that may surprise you is how emotional your move may be. As you pack away your belongings and clear each room, you’ll find items with sentimental value and need to decide what to do with them.
Whenever possible, ask relatives or friends to help you with this process, and schedule some time every day to complete this task so you can overcome your emotions and feelings by the time your moving day comes around.
I havn't got a property to move to yet – Should I consider selling? - You may believe you can’t start the selling process if you haven’t found another home to move to, however that isn’t the case at all. In fact, you could find it easier to secure another property once you’ve already sold your existing home, since sellers may not want to wait for your sale to go through.
Should you make a rapid sale, you’ll still have a number of months before the transaction is complete during which time you can negotiate the terms under which you’re happy to leave your property. Keen buyers will almost always be prepared to wait.
At Perry Bishop you can also take advantage of our Low Key marketing service – rather than being fully marketed, only buyers willing to wait for you to find your next home are notified about your property.
If you're ready to market your property or eager to learn more about the home-selling process, don't hesitate to reach out to us today.
We're here to guide you through every step of the way and ensure a seamless and successful selling experience. Contact us now to get started on your house moving journey.
We’re looking forward to helping make your move a smooth and stress-free one.
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