How to sell your property quickly?

Home selling, like buying, is a complex and time-consuming process. From monitoring market conditions to choosing the right buyer, every step demands a careful approach to ensure a profitable deal. In any real estate transaction, timing is everything, as it can significantly influence the outcome, resulting in financial gains or risks. Similarly, having the right strategy in place can make property selling a smooth process. Market fluctuations could pose challenges for a property seller. One wrong decision can make the property stay on the market for months. Thus, adopting a smart strategy is the key to speeding up the home selling process and securing the best value for the property. If the market conditions are right, a seller may want to quickly sell off their property. In this guide, we help you navigate the challenges of home selling with proven strategies to sell a property faster. 

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Analyse market situation 

Studying local market trends helps the seller understand buyer seasonal behaviour and identify changes in supply and demand. For example, the festive season is a time when many people consider investing in property. Similarly, when it comes to buyer preferences, an in-depth analysis of the local market situation can help a seller understand what buyers are looking for in a home, such as specific amenities or proximity to an upcoming infrastructure project. The seller can then highlight these benefits in their property listings to attract buyers’ attention. Moreover, the research enables the seller to set a competitive price and target genuine buyers. This data-driven approach is much more effective than speculation.

Seek property valuation services

Setting the right price for a property is a crucial step in the house-selling process. A higher price for a property in a lower-priced locality may not attract many buyers. Similarly, under-pricing the house may bring more buyers, but it will not fetch the value for which the property is worth. All this can unnecessarily delay the process for the property owner. It is important to assess similar properties in the neighbourhood that were recently sold. Comparing them based on the parameters such as pricing, carpet area and other features or amenities will help set an attractive price. Further, getting professional support, such as property valuation services, simplifies the task of pricing, speeding up the home-selling process.

Boost property’s appeal

Home staging is a key to attracting potential buyers’ attention and getting closer to a successful property deal. Improving a property’s visual appeal creates a good first impression on interested buyers and helps them make the right decision. Besides undertaking the basic repair and maintenance work, a serious seller should never ignore the importance of making those small upgrades that can make the property stand out among others. Some examples of these upgrades could be installing good lighting, refreshing the house with neutral paint, renovating bathrooms, kitchens and storage, landscaping, etc. Creating a good impression also means taking high-quality photos and videos of the property if one is listing online. If the property has a Unique Selling Proposition (USP), let it draw the attention of potential buyers. Features such as city views from the balcony, a sprawling garden or an additional room should be clearly highlighted. Moreover, many buyers are now conscious of Vastu Shastra and its effects on homes. So, making small changes to rectify any Vastu defects or enhance the home’s overall energies can set the stage for a faster sale.

List the property online

Compared to traditional marketing methods, listing a property online allows it to reach a wider audience. It increases the chances of finding a genuine buyer and closing the deal faster. Moreover, it is a cost-effective method and saves a lot of time for the seller. The seller must ensure the listing includes:

• Basic details such as the property type, number of rooms, carpet area, flooring type, and amenities. 
• High-quality pictures of the house, including pictures of each room and additional spaces such as a balcony or a garden 
• A catchy description highlighting the best features or USPs 
• A video tour of the property and neighbourhood, if possible

Establish an effective marketing plan

An effective marketing plan boosts visibility, builds buyer trust, and creates a sense of urgency. A selling can adopt smart social media marketing strategies. This involves sharing the listing on social media platforms, personal blogs and property apps or portals. To target serious buyers, the seller can consider digital ads and reach out to brokers online. Another vital aspect of marketing is building trust and credibility. Promptness in answering comments, messages and questions by buyers is of utmost importance as any delays can turn away even the most genuine buyers. A seller must create an efficient process for easy property visits by interested buyers. A well-thought-out marketing plan, which involves providing comprehensive details on the property, can save a lot of time. Well-informed buyers who already know the property’s features tend to make quicker offers, which will speed up negotiations and the deal.

Be ready with documentation 

A key step in the property-selling journey is the paperwork. Before planning a property sale, the property owner must clear all the dues related to the property and get the required documentation in place. Some of these documents include the sale deed, building plan, encumbrance certificate, completion certificate, occupancy certificate, payment receipts for property tax and utility bills, NOCs from various authorities, and bank approvals. Getting property-related documents from relevant government authorities may take some time. Hence, prior planning will be necessary to avoid unnecessary delays. This will increase trust level among prospective buyers, increasing the chances of selling a house quickly.

Be flexible 

Being flexible in the property selling journey may mean adjusting to the buyer’s needs if required. For example, a buyer may be ready to move in even before the seller has planned to move out. In such a scenario, going ahead if the deal is profitable makes more sense even if it means residing in a rented house for some time. Similarly, modifying one’s timing to accommodate a buyer visit or hiring someone if the seller is not available for the visit are some examples of staying flexible in the best interest of the property deal.

Make smart offers

Making smart offers will not only appeal to potential buyers, but it will also speed up the decision-making process for them. This can be done through competitive pricing or flexible terms. Moreover, offering additional incentives to brokers for closing deals more quickly can encourage them to make the extra effort to secure the best deal.

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Selling a house in India involves thorough preparation, including setting a competitive price, preparing the home, gathering documents and adopting effective marketing techniques. Whether a seller chooses to handle the process independently or work with an agent, there are certain things that must be considered – such as being aware of the market situation and staying flexible and transparent. First-time property sellers may need professional assistance. So, reaching out to experienced brokers and lawyers during the different stages of the home-selling process may be a wise idea.

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