If you are considering selling, this could be your year, as the UK property market has made significant progress in 2024. The last quarter of 2024 saw increasingly competitive mortgage rates, which helped to stimulate the market. The number of sales agreed upon increased by 27% compared to 2023.* This has put the market in a good place as we enter another new beginning. Here are 10 top selling tips to make 2025 your year.
First impressions
As potential buyers scroll, make your property jump out at them with those all-important first impressions. Weeding, cleaning, re-painting, grass trimming, and anything else that makes your home look in tip-top shape by increasing its kerb appeal is worth doing.
Make a start now
The Boxing Day Boom and getting an early start in January are both great opportunities to get the ball rolling. But if you feel you would like to wait to prepare your home for sale, then do so. There are always little fixes you can carry out to start the process.
Book a valuation
With house prices holding out well, the market is geared to take an upturn in 2025. This makes it a good time to book a valuation. This will also give you the opportunity to pick your agent’s brains on how to make the most of your home’s value.
Make your home enticing
Decluttering your home can be a pain, but it’s worth doing. If kitchen worktops are clear of clutter, they will look bigger. This applies pretty much everywhere, from sitting rooms to floors and bedrooms.
Be prepared
It’s easy to forget about paperwork when your mind is concentrating on preparing the rest of your property. Having certificates and other necessary documents readily available helps to avoid delays. Sorting blemished paintwork and minor fixes can make a big difference.
Clean as much as you can
Some people love it while others hate it. But homes that look clean and in good order attract buyers. If it helps, break it down into sections. Limescale, grouting between the tiles in the kitchen and bathroom, to the patio or decking all add up.
Set the scene
Dressing your home does not have to be an expensive, labour-intensive exercise. Setting the table nicely, fresh towels in the bathroom, neatly made beds, flowers, and plants after you have cleaned and decluttered will help your home look its best.
Set your asking price correctly
Using a local agent will help you set the right asking price. They may have advised you on how to prepare your home for pictures and a virtual tour. Their understanding of the local market, client list, and experience will help you extract the right value for your home.
Create a strategy
It’s always worth taking the time to discuss your sales strategy throughout the selling process. Having a plan when it’s time to negotiate can help you achieve a better selling price, and your agent’s guidance on this is highly valuable.
Talk to your agent
Regularly communicating with your agent from valuation to viewings, from negotiation to exchange of contracts, will steer you along the right path. There is a lot to remember and a lot to do, but with the right property professionals by your side, selling can be a breeze.
Book a valuation and get more tips as you find your home’s true value