Good preparation is necessary when it comes to selling your house quickly and at a reasonable price.

Putting your property up for sale can be emotionally challenging and time-consuming. You might feel a bit awkward and hesitant, especially when potential buyers start to visit your home, poke around, and open the cabinets, closets, and almost everything. They can be expected to closely inspect every room, including those that have become more than just a roof and four walls to you. Furthermore, you might get a real estate offer that is lower than what you think your property is worth.

To avoid mistakes and ensure that you get the best possible price in the shortest time frame, reputable property developers share the following home selling tips.

1. Set a realistic price.

Setting a realistic price is the key to selling your property quickly and with minimal stress. Property investors are also making a comparative market analysis to determine if you are pricing your home right, so you must be one step ahead of them.

You must have an idea of how your property is worth. You can check property pages online or in your local papers. After that, ask a professional, perhaps a realtor or property developer, to appraise your home. If they recommend a higher or lower asking price, ask them why. This piece of information will help you negotiate a better offer.  

2. Be prepared for viewings.

Once you decide to sell your house, make sure that it is ready for viewing. Here are some tips for making it presentable.

• Get rid of clutter.

Removing clutter is among the sure-fire ways to successfully sell your property. Visit all rooms, including the nooks, and get rid of all non-essentials. Buyers today prefer bright open spaces, so make sure to offer them such by removing all unnecessary items in the house. 

If you don’t feel like browsing through your things, you have to keep them in places where buyers can’t see them. Instead of stuffing them into closets or putting them away in the garage, consider leasing a storage space.

• Get organised.

After removing clutter, make sure that all areas are organised. This way, the buyer can easily visualise how their stuff will fit in the house. Add a bit of fun and entertainment by being creative with bringing together the remaining essential items.

• Make your house bright and cheerful.

Good lighting is one of the things buyers look for in a home. Whenever possible, let the sunlight in, and install better lighting. Make sure to remove the drapes, trim all bushes outside, clean the windows, and increase the light bulbs’ wattage.

• Take care of all odours.

Aside from making your property good-looking, make it pleasant to the nose, too. The smell of the property can make or break a home sale. But since you might be unable to detect if there is indeed an off-putting smell, ask someone you trust from outside your household to roam around the property and take note of any unpleasant odours, such as cooking or pet smells. Don’t ignore any type of odour; address all nasty smells before putting the property up for sale.

3. Promote your listings effectively.

Making your listings highly visible in the Dubai real estate market is the next thing to do once your home is ready for viewing. Here are ways to market your property for sale.

• Create an appealing listing description.

When crafting your listing description, avoid using real estate jargon. Instead, keep it clear and short by highlighting only the best features and remarkable amenities, such as ease of access to public transport, a backyard pool, and a rooftop deck.

• Invest in professional photos.

Most buyers will look at the pictures of the property you are selling. Often, the images will dictate if they will schedule a house tour or not, so make sure to highlight the property’s best features.

Hire a professional photographer if you need to, especially if you are not skilled enough to take exceptional photos. Don’t underestimate the importance of exceptional photography because this is the gateway to the buyer’s perception of your property. The images must portray the space as warm and inviting.

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Further enhance your listing by adding a video tour of the property. This can attract more potential buyers to visit your place. You might even get more bids if you provide them with an introductory walk-through of the house.

• Take advantage of different advertising channels.

Most modern home buyers search for homes through different channels, both offline and online. Post your listing on several platforms and locations so you can reach more potential buyers.

The home selling process involves some work, but this does not mean that it has to be difficult and stressful. Being clever with how you use your resources will make it smooth and hassle-free. You need to take an active role – don’t just sit back. Instead, do your homework, complete all the necessary preparations and fixes, and use all essential channels to show how excellent your property is. 

Make some or all of this a part of your OVERALL HOME-SALE GAME PLAN.