If you’re planning on selling your home, it can completely change the selling experience to hire an estate agent. Why? Although the process of selling a house is often time-consuming, it should ideally achieve a lucrative outcome. Hiring a good estate agent will help you get the best price for your property in the London area. London has many boroughs, and each has its own sense of charm. Estate agents know their market better than anyone else and how much buyers are willing to pay based on the specific components of your home and location.
Estate agents like Rickman Properties will also manage the sale process from start to finish, so that you don’t have to worry about advertising or keep track of marketing efforts.
Read on as Rickman Properties details why estate agents are vital to the home-selling process.
They know their market
A good London estate agent will know the market and its trends. They may be able to tell you which homes are selling quickly and which ones aren’t, based on their past experience. If a home is priced incorrectly, it won’t sell as fast as one that’s priced correctly.
They also know their area well–the schools and amenities nearby (such as parks, shopping areas, underground stations and bus routes), –and they can advise you on what size home would fit into your budget while still meeting your needs.
Estate agents are educated on how to sell a home
Estate agents are specifically trained to sell homes. They know what makes a good listing and what makes a good offer, so you can be sure that your property will be marketed in the most effective way possible.
Estate agents also have access to the latest technology, which means they can use tools like 3D virtual tours or drones to showcase your home in its best light.
Estate agents will manage the sales process
The sales process is the period between when you put your home on the market, to when it sells. It can be a lengthy process that involves many hurdles so it’s important to have an experienced estate agent managing it.
Here are some things that a professional estate agent should do to ensure your sales process is managed well:
- They advertise your home in the best way possible.
- It’s up to the estate agent to decide how your property is advertised and marketed, and they’ll have access to a range of different ways of doing this. For example, they might put it on their own website or use social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram to reach people searching online for houses in your area.
- They’ll hold open house events where people can view the property.
They’ll advertise your property in multiple places. Your agent should use various methods of advertising, including print ads in newspapers or magazines; online ads on websites like rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket; particulars are sent out to potential buyers’ lists; and so on.
As the seller, you won’t have to do any advertising or keep track of marketing efforts. Rickman Properties estate agents handle all the marketing for you. They’re tuned in to the factors that are useful in getting your home noticed by people looking for properties like yours.
While they’re working on these things, you can focus on other aspects of the sale without worrying about whether anyone is interested in seeing your property or not. When someone does express interest, the estate agent will market your home directly to them until a sale has been agreed upon by both parties involved. This means no wasted time showing houses that aren’t right for buyers’ needs; instead, it ensures only qualified prospects get access.
2. Home Stagings and Viewings
Estate agents help prepare for viewings and make sure that all repairs are done before showings happen. They’ll help you prepare for a showing by making sure that the home is presentable and clean. They’ll be there on the day of viewing to answer any questions that potential buyers might have about your property. Once a buyer has been found, they’ll work with you and their client to negotiate the final price.
3. Sales Process Management
Agents manage the sales process and ensure it runs smoothly by communicating with the buyer and other parties involved in the sale.They’ll also help ensure that all legal documents are signed, documents are recorded properly, and that everything is done in a timely manner.
A professional agent will negotiate the price with potential buyers and work with the seller to ensure that the home is ready for sale. They also negotiate terms of the contract and make sure everything is in order before presenting it to their clients. Finally, they facilitate the closing process, as all involved parties come together to sign legal documents and transfer ownership of real estate.
Getting the best price for your home
Ultimately, the best way to ensure you get the right price when selling your London property is by using an expert estate agent.
Estate agents are an important part of the home-selling process because they know their market well. In addition, they will manage all of the details related to marketing your property ensuring a much smoother selling process.
If you’re looking for an agent who can help you sell or buy a home, contact us at Rickman Properties for a quote.
