5 Ways To Prepare For A Stress Free House Sale - By: Tim Bishop

Moving home can be a stressful experience. However there are certain steps you can take when selling your home in order to reduce the stress where possible.

Step 1 - Organise your home before putting it on the market

Try to do any redecorating and renovation before you approach an estate agent to put your property on the market. Doing this has two major benefits; firstly, decorating your property normally increases its value and secondly, you can do this at your own pace rather than rushing for viewings.

If you feel like your home is presented in its best light, you will be positive and proud when showing people around. This will reflect in your manner and will encourage potential buyers.

Step 2 - Get more than one valuation

Instructing more than one estate agent in order to value your property will help you get a realistic price. Some commission based estate agents are inclined to over price properties, which in the current market could hinder your sale considerably. Putting your property on the market for a realistic value will help you achieve a sale much quicker.

Step 3 - Instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as you instruct an estate agent

Although in the early stages you will not have a potential buyer, it is good practice to instruct conveyancing solicitors so that they can start to arrange any relevant paperwork for the sale. Try to choose a law firm which focuses on conveyancing.

Instructing solicitors early will make sure that when a buyer does take an interest in your home there are no delays in seeking information or proceeding with the sale.

Step 4 - Talk with your mortgage company or use a broker

It is important to have a mortgage offer in place before you start to sell your property. Making sure that you have a mortgage offer to rely upon will take out the stress of having to sell without the funding to buy. As well as this, if you have a mortgage offer behind you, you become a more attractive buyer for a seller.

If you are not happy with your current mortgage provider then use a broker to search the market for you and find a better deal. The broker will most like take a referral fee from the mortgage company and charge you a small cost.

Step 5 - Decide what is for sale

This may seem obvious, but make a list of all the fixtures, fittings and chattels (goods) that you are happy to sell with the property. If you do not believe that a chattel will increase the value of your property, then consider a separate sale or auction. Do not include things in the sale merely for the ease of moving.

If you want to sell any fixtures or fittings with the property then provide a list of these for the estate agent and solicitor so that they can update the sale paperwork.

About the Author

Bonallack & Bishop are an Andover Law Firm of specialist conveyancing solicitors. For advice on selling or buying a home, contact one of their experienced Andover Conveyancing Solicitors today. Senior partner Tim Bishop is responsible for all major strategic decisions, seeing himself as a businessman who owns a law firm. Tim has grown the firm by 1000% in 12 years and has plans for its continued development.

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