Selling your home can be challenging. It is an emotional process with complex logistics to coordinate, but at the end of the day, your objective is to achieve the best possible return on your investment. So correctly pricing your home and listing it in the right pricing bracket on the portals (like Property24) is key.
Pricing your home correctly can also influence how long it sits on the market before being sold, as buyers are well-informed, with the ability to research online before viewing a property. Buyers too are mindful of what other homes are selling for in your area.
Asking price vs. testing the market price
If a potential buyer sees via the property portal listing that your home has spent considerable time on the market, it could raise red flags. Buyers tend to avoid viewing a home that has sat on the market for an extended period of time, assuming that there must be something wrong with it – even if this is not the case. Alternatively, buyers will opt to make a cheeky offer as they sense the property has not sold, so the seller must be desperate.
So, setting a price higher in order to test the market could cost you viewings and offers, and ultimately a successful sale. Remember, your asking pricing is the first metric a potential buyer will look at.
Do your homework
The second pricing mistake many sellers make is not conducting sufficient research by comparing sales of similar properties in your area. Your Leadhome property practitioner is experienced at selling homes in your neighbourhood and is able to prepare an accurate market-related valuation report for your property. You may also request a comparative market analysis to more accurately inform your decision.
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