Getting your home ready to sell

Getting your home ready to sell 

If putting your home on the market seems a bit daunting, taking things one step at a time is a great way to get moving. We’re here to advise you on the most important things to consider to lead to a successful, quick and stress-free sale. 

Choosing the right agent 

There are lots of variables to consider when choosing the right estate agent for you. We’d recommend having at least two agents to carry out a valuation of your property so you can compare level of service and property marketing strategies. 

What to look for when choosing an agent: 

• How experienced are they in your area?
• Are they well-known in your area and recommended or accredited?
• Do they have a reputable local presence? 
• Have they successfully sold homes similar to yours recently? 
• Take a look at the agents’ ‘just sold’ portfolio and testimonials from previous sellers and buyers
• Ask the agent for the average time it takes to sell and their average price achieved 
• How would they market your property?
• All agents use property portals, such as Rightmove and Zoopla, to market properties but is the agent proactive to achieve a sale through other methods? 
• What other resources do they use to find and secure the right buyer? 
• Pricing strategy
• Can the agent explain how they have arrived at the suggested property price? 
• Don’t just be tempted by the highest price suggested for your property, overpricing a property is detrimental to its market success 
• Transaction Certainty
• What steps is the agent taking to safeguard the sale they secure? 
• Are their team and processes proactive or are they following rigid, archaic methods, which often result in fall-throughs?

At Redbrik, we:

• Have a wealth of local market knowledge across Sheffield & Chesterfield 
• Have a growing portfolio of sold properties available to view on our website
• Have an average asking price achieved of 100% (1/9/22 - 31/1/23)
• We create a marketing strategy to sale agree your property within 30 days
• Proactively market properties to portals, our database of registered applicants and engaged social media followers
• Use an exclusive fee calculator, so you’re only paying for what you need 
• Offer  SecureMove - our exclusive service which secures your buyers, to make your completion more certain. Not offered by any other agent in the area, your sale with us is more likely to complete without a fall-through. 

Preparing your home for market 

Your home needs to be looking its best to appeal to buyers both online and during viewings. Using the time leading up to putting your home on the market is a great opportunity to declutter, not only so potential buyers can appreciate how they would live in and use your home but so you’re ready to move, too. 

Top tip:

The quality of property images online will determine the level of interest your property will get. Our talented team of photographers translate the character and charm of every home, ensuring each property is showcased in its best light. 

1. Tidy up all living spaces - declutter as much as you can and pack away everything that doesn’t need to be on display. 
2. Remove personal items - people viewing your home need to see how they would live in and use your home, which can be difficult if there are lots of your possessions on display.
3. First impressions count - keep the front and entrance to the property tidy so you can start potential buyers off with a positive impression. 

If you would like to arrange a valuation with Redbrik, please call 01246 563 060 or book an appointment for valuation today.